Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado
| Town of Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado | |
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| Coordinates: 40°4′24″N 106°6′5″W / 40.07333°N 106.10139°WCoordinates: 40°4′24″N 106°6′5″W / 40.07333°N 106.10139°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Grand County Seat[1] |
| Established | 1860 |
| Incorporated (town) | April 1, 1903[2] |
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| • Type | Statutory Town[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,680 ft (2,341 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 521 |
| • Density | 651.3/sq mi (260.5/km2) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code[3] | 80451 (PO Box) |
| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-37600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0173265 |
The Town of Hot Sulphur Springs is a Statutory Town that is the county seat of Grand County, Colorado, United States.[4] The town population was 521 at the U.S. Census 2000 and is at an elevation of 7,680 feet (2341 m).
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[edit] History
Hot Sulphur Springs was originally a summer campground for Indians who came for the hot springs. When Grand County was formed, it was the first county seat from 1874 to 1882, after which it moved to Grand Lake. The county seat returned in 1888 and has been here ever since. This town was established in 1860 making it the oldest town in the county and originally named Saratoga West and sometimes called Warm Springs. In 1863 the name was changed to reflect the hot springs in the area that were used for medicinal purposes. The town site was bought by William Newton Byers, founder of the Rocky Mountain News, in 1864. He wished to make it a spa and resort so surveyed, platted and named the streets to the city. It was incorporated April 1, 1903.[2] William Byers original family cabin is located at 204 Byers Avenue, along what is now Highway 40 and still exists to this day. The building is currently the county's only mortuary.
The first winter carnival in Hot Sulphur Springs was held on Dec. 31st, 1911. The success of this event led to a 3-day carnival which took place on Feb. 10-12, 1912. The following winter; a second annual winter carnival was planned in Hot Sulphur Springs, and it was planned in conjunction with the first Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Carnival. This series of events led to the creation of Howelson Hill in Steamboat Springs, and is credited with playing a large role in the birth of the Colorado ski industry. [5]
Pay day in Hot Sulphur Springs was always the last day of the month and was considered a dangerous day because of the many gunfights that occurred. Because Halloween is October 31st, the last day of the month, the people of the town celebrated Halloween on the 30th to keep children safe. Staying true to its "wild west" heritage, Hot Sulphur Springs still celebrates Halloween the night before Halloween.
[edit] Geography
Hot Sulphur Springs is located at 40°4′24″N 106°6′5″W / 40.07333°N 106.10139°W (40.073318, -106.101470)[6].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 521 people, 196 households, and 131 families residing in the town. The population density was 674.5 people per square mile (261.2/km²). There were 227 housing units at an average density of 293.9 per square mile (113.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.82% White, 0.38% African American, 1.92% Native American, 2.11% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.10% of the population.
There were 196 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 122.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $39,306, and the median income for a family was $46,000. Males had a median income of $42,431 versus $20,208 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,012. About 2.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Amenities
The Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa is located in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado. The natural hot springs are heated from geothermal activity.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Active Colorado Municipalities". State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs. http://www.dola.state.co.us/dlg/local_governments/municipalities.html. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- ^ a b "Colorado Municipal Incorporations". State of Colorado, Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives. 2004-12-01. http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/muninc.html. Retrieved 2007-09-02.
- ^ "ZIP Code Lookup" (JavaScript/HTML). United States Postal Service. http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/citytown.jsp. Retrieved October 6, 2007.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ http://www.coloradoskiauthority.com/history/ski-resort-timeline/
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Hot Sulphur Springs - Pools
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