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Evergreen, Colorado
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Coordinates: 39°38′20″N 105°20′11″W / 39.63889, -105.33639
Settled 1859
Area
 - Unincorporated Town 30.1 km²  (11.6 sq mi)
 - Land 30.0 km² (11.6 sq mi)
 - Water 0.2 km² (0.1 sq mi)  0.52%
Elevation 2,200.6 m (7,220 ft)
Population (2000)
 - Unincorporated Town 9,216
ZIP code 80439, 80437

Evergreen is an unincorporated town, a U.S. Census Bureau Census Designated Place (CDP), and a U.S. Post Office located in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Evergreen is roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of the City and County of Denver. The CDP population was 9,216 at the U.S. Census 2000.GR2 The Evergreen Post Office has the ZIP Codes 80437 and 80439.[1] Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Basic Definition In geography, the elevation of a geographic location is its height above mean sea level (or some other fixed point). ... The metre (American English:meter) is a measure of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States government (see 39 U.S.C. Â§ 201) responsible for providing postal service in the U.S. Within the United States, it is colloquially referred to simply as the post office. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... Nickname: Location of Denver in Colorado Location of Colorado in the United States Coordinates: , Country United States State Colorado City-County Denver (coextensive) Founded [1] November 22, 1858 Incorporated November 7, 1861 Government  - Type Strong Mayor/Weak Council  - Mayor John Hickenlooper (D) Area [1]  - City & County  154. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Mr. ...

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History

well as most educated folks can see evergreen is a pretty pussy shit school. you can tel by there football record against conifer in the past six years conifer has won 6 and evergreen has one 1. i personally think its funny how they think they can compare to us in any way just because they won one way. especially with the amount of fags they have at there school. the leader of FFE (fags from evergreen)nick keitlin recently admited that evergreen sucks balls at everything. he of course being the FFE leader is the biggest fag at the school. conifer is awsome and evergreen can just fuck off cause they suck balls.Jefferson County, Jefferson Territory. Subsequent settlers homesteaded south of Bergen along Bear Creek Canyon and the downtown area grew around the confluence of Cub Creek and Bear Creek. Fellow homesteader Dwight P. Wilmot is credited with naming the area "Evergreen"; his home has been preserved and still functions as a private residence across the street from his namesake Wilmot Elementary School. The original Jefferson County in what is now the State of Colorado was organized in 1859 by the extra-legal provisional government of the Territory of Jefferson. ...


The town grew on the lumber demand for buildings in Denver and by the 1880s, the town could boast a population of 200 people and six operating sawmills. Improvement of the road from Denver up Bear Creek Canyon in 1911 and electrical service reaching the town in 1917 spurred further growth and the town became a popular summer destination for Denver residents. Resorts like Troutdale-in-the-Pines, Greystone Guest Ranch and the Brook Forest Inn opened and entertained Denverites and celebrities including film stars of the day and Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt, who both vacationed at the Troutdale. In the 1950s, improved utilities in town and the rising popularity of automobiles began to entice more future residents to stay year-round and the town became known as a commuter community. President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, universities, and countries. ... FDR redirects here. ... Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. ...


Law and government

Since Evergreen is an unincorporated area, services usually provided by a city's government are provided by multiple agencies. The county maintains the roads (less State Highway 74), oversees planning and zoning, provides primary and secondary education through its school district and provides law enforcement through its sheriff's office. Evergreen Fire/Rescue provides fire protection and emergency medical response service. Water and sewer services operate under the administration of the Evergreen Metropolitan District.


Geography

Evergreen sits at an elevation of 7,220 feet in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, 15 miles west of Denver, Colorado. Evergreen is located at 39°38′20″N, 105°20′11″W (39.638905, -105.336318)GR1. Image File history File links COMap-doton-Evergreen. ... The Rocky Mountains, often called the Rockies, are a broad mountain range in western North America. ... This article refers to the state capital of Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 30.1 km² (11.6 mi²). 30.0 km² (11.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.52%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Major Parks

Evergreen is surrounded by thousands of acres of land in the Denver Mountain Parks and Jefferson County Open Space park systems. The Denver Mountain Parks in the area are Bergen Park, Corwina Park, Dedisse Park, Dillon Park, Fillius Park, O'Fallon Park and Pence Park in Indian Hills. The Jefferson County Open Space Parks are Alderfer/Three Sisters, Elk Meadow, Lair o' the Bear, and Mount Falcon Park in Indian Hills. The Denver Mountain Parks system contains 14,000 acres (57 km²) of parklands in the mountains and foothills of Jefferson County, Clear Creek County, Douglas County,and Grand County, Colorado, west of Denver. ... Dedisse Park is a Denver Mountain Park located in Jefferson County, Colorado. ...


Transportation

The two major roads in Evergreen are Colorado State Highway 74 and County Highway 73. Highway 74 runs south from Interstate 70 through Bergen Park and northern Evergreen to downtown, then turns east and follows Bear Creek Canyon to its end at Colorado State Highway 8 near Red Rocks Park. Highway 73 runs south from downtown Evergreen to connect with U.S. Highway 285 in Conifer. State Highway 8 is an 8. ...


Bus service in Evergreen is offered by Denver Regional Transportation District. TheRide regional routes E and Z run to downtown Denver and there is call-n-Ride curb-to-curb transportation service in town.[2] This article is in need of attention. ... TheRide is a transit system in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area. ...


Economy

Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 9,216 people, 3,591 households, and 2,689 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 307.3/km² (795.7/mi²). There were 3,840 housing units at an average density of 128.0/km² (331.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.35% White, 0.26% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 3,591 households out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.94. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...


In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.


The median income for a household in the CDP was $79,380, and the median income for a family was $88,589. Males had a median income of $62,917 versus $37,392 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $36,654. About 2.3% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Sites of interest

Evergreen Lake, a popular recreation area, was created by damming Bear Creek in 1927. It sits above downtown Evergreen, which includes a mix of historic buildings and local businesses, including the well-known entertainment venue and restaurant The Little Bear.


In the winter, skiing and snowboarding is available at nearby Echo Mountain Park and ice skating is offered at Evergreen Lake. Echo Mountain Park is a ski area in Colorado at the former site of Squaw Pass Ski Area. ...


Registered Historic Places in Evergreen include:

  • Bergen Park
  • Dedisse Park
  • Evergreen Conference District
  • Everhardt Ranch
  • Fillius Park
  • Hiwan Homestead
  • Humphrey House
  • O'Fallon Park
  • Pence Park
  • South Park

Dedisse Park is a Denver Mountain Park located in Jefferson County, Colorado. ... For other uses, see South Park (disambiguation). ...

Education

Areas of Evergreen lying within Jefferson County are served by Jefferson County Schools. Most students live within the Evergreen High School catchment area, while parts of southern Evergreen fall into the area for Conifer High School. Residents west of the Clear Creek County line are served by Clear Creek Schools with students attending Clear Creek High School. Evergreen High School is a secondary institution in the Jefferson County school district in Evergreen, Colorado. ... Conifer High School is a secondary school in Conifer, an unincorporated town located in the foothills of Jefferson County, southwest of Denver, Colorado. ...


Private schools in Evergreen include Evergreen Academy, Evergreen Country Day School, Grace Christian School and Montessori School Of Evergreen.


Notable residents

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References

  1. ^ ZIP Code Lookup (JavaScript/HTML). United States Postal Service (December 14, 2006). Retrieved on December 14, 2006.
  2. ^ RTD Evergreen call-n-Ride.

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Welcome to EvergreenColorado.com (204 words)
Evergreen is a beautiful mountain community located within the Rocky Mountains, sitting at an elevation of 7,220 ft., 20 miles west of Denver, Colorado.
In 1875, the area was named "Evergreen" by Dwight Wilmot, likely due to the abundance of ponderosa pine, douglas fir and spruce trees which remain green year round.
Today, Evergreen is home to a significant number of residents who commute to work outside their mountain home town.
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