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Only 15 minutes away from Denver, Golden, Colorado is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at the mouth of the Clear Creek Canyon. This area was first inhabited by Indians and later by miners during the Gold Rush of 1859. Today, Golden, Colorado has a population of over 17,000 residents and climbing. Perhaps best know as the home of Coors Beer, it is the county seat of Jefferson County.
Golden has a rich history that has helped shape this once small town into a desirable, thriving community. However, Golden has not forgotten its past as many of its historical buildings still remain today.
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Colorado School of Mines
Golden is home to the prestigious Colorado School of Mines which was founded in 1870. The Colorado School of Mines has the highest admission standards of any college in the state. And, it is one of the top higher-education institutions in the country.
This public university is renown for its engineering and applied science programs. CSM students make up about 20% of Golden’s population.
Coors Brewery
The Clear Creek river runs through the town. It provides outdoor recreation for residents and visitors alike. And it is an excellent resource for generating electricity, milling, manufacturing, and smelting. One enterprise which decided to take long-term advantage of this natural resource and beautiful location is the Coors Brewery. Coors is the largest single-source brewery on the planet. The brewery provides jobs for many of the area’s residents. And, Coors has generously contributed to the overall wealth of Golden. Best of all, the free Coors Brewery tours and tastings are still a main attraction in Golden today.
Finding entertainment in Golden is easy. For example, the town boasts 10 museums, world-class hiking and biking trails, five-star restaurants and cute cafes. In addition, residents enjoy great shopping that ranges from Golden’s historic downtown, to the new Colorado Mills Mall . That’s an outlet mall that features all the up-scale retail stores and manufacturers.
Golden Schools
The City of Golden is served by Jefferson County Public Schools. This school district has over 97,000 students making it one of the larger districts in the state. Since it is so large, this district is able to provide its students with a variety of educational programs to meet their individual needs. The average district teacher has 12 years of experience. And, the student/teacher ratio is 17:1.
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