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History of Greeley:
The city is situated on the former location of the Overland Trail station of Latham, which was constructed in 1862. Due to being situated at the convergence of the South Platte River and the Cache la Poudre River, it was one of the most prominent and active stations for the Overland Trail. The city was established as the "Union Colony." It was created by Nathan C. Meeker, a newspaper reporter formerly located in New York City. The town was a utopian experiment which was supposed to be guided by high moral standards. It was renamed Greeley as a tribute to Horace Greeley who had served as Meeker's editor while he was writing for the New York Tribune. Greeley is known for making the phrase "Go West Young Man" famous.
Today, Greeley’s main occupations revolve around construction and educational services, while farming plays a major part in the economy of Greeley. The unemployment rate is the highest it has been since 2000, and doubling in the past two years. The lack of jobs for many residents has led to their inability to make necessary repairs and improvements to their homes.
Fun Facts About Greeley:
Rattlesnake Kate killed 140 rattlesnakes, out of which she had a dress, shoes, necklace, and headband made. Don’t believe me? Check out the dress at the Greeley History Museum!
Greeley is home to the internationally-acclaimed Greeley Independence Stampede, which dates back to the 1800s and features national rodeo events, live music and carnivals.
The annual snowfall in Greeley is 35 inches.
Greeley was home to voice actor Dee Bradley Baker. You might recognize his voice as Squilliam Fancyson in Spongebob Squarepants, or Daffy Duck from Space Jam.
Greeley At A Glance:
- Unemployment Rate: 9.7%
- Population (2005): 82,836
- Average age of the common house: 34 years
- Land area: 29.9 square miles
- Elevation: 4,675 Feet
- Median Household Income: $36,414
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How far is Greeley from...
Pittsburgh, PA...1,423 miles
Washington, DC...1,661 miles
Chicago, IL...997 miles
St. Louis, MO...904 miles
Atlanta, GA...1,458 miles
Reach Headquarters in CO...9 miles |
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