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Northern Communities: Platteville Colorado
Platteville Colorado was founded in 1871, after the Denver Pacific Railroad reached this site on the South Platte River. Platteville's origins are traced back to Fort Vasquez, an important 1830s fur trading post. Over time, the adobe structure has fallen into ruins. This fort was abandoned in 1842, and by 1937 only portions of the original walls remained.
The Platte River's fertile valley has long been known for its livestock and poultry, with over 200 farms now located in the surrounding area. And, with being located only 9 miles east of the I-25 corridor, Platteville has attracted several major employers, such as Con Agra's Longmont Foods feed mill, the School District RE-1, and the Platteville Potato Association.
The Public library, built in 1993, is a very popular gathering place that offers a full online library catalog database to the district and has resources to locate materials not normally available. Children's educational videos, classic and popular releases are also available. Residents are encouraged to visit the library, relax, and enjoy!
The town offers its very own Community Center, which provides many recreational programs and the Senior Center. These activities include karate classes, creative writing, gymnastics, and soccer.
The annual Harvest Festival is held over an entire weekend every August, which includes food, entertainment, and a 5K Run and Walk from Riverview Park.
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More on Platteville...
Population: 2,541 (2002)
Year Incorporated: 1887
Elevation: 4825 Feet
County: Weld
Land Area: 1.5 Square Miles
Zip Codes: 80651
Median Age: 30.4
Median Annual Family Income: $43,472 (2000)
Medium House Value: $131,800 (2000)
Ethnic/Racial Make-up: 62.9% Caucasian; 35.2% Hispanic; 1.5% American Indian.
For Population 25 Years and Over in Platteville:
a) 72.4% High School or Higher
b) 10.4% Bachelor's Degree or Higher
c) 2.1% Graduate or Professional Degree
Average Travel Time to Work: 34.5 Minutes
School System: Weld County's School District RE-1
