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The Beginning of Weld County** Timeline of Weld County
Important Dates
1803: The United States acquired most of eastern Colorado as part of the Louisiana Purchase. 1806: Zebulon M. Pike explored Colorado. 1848: Mexico ceded western Colorado to United States. 1858: Gold discovered in Denver. 1861: Congress established the Colorado territory. 1867: Denver chosen as permanent capital. 1870: Railroad connections established with the East. 1876: Colorado became the 38th state on August 1st. 1899: First beet-sugar refinery began operating at Grand Junction. 1906: Denver Mint issued its first coins.
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