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Lyons is a town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,585 at the 2000 census. Lyons is located at the confluence of the North St. Vrain Creek and the South St. Vrain Creek, only twenty miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. The town, bordered by spectacular red sandstone cliffs, has enough amenities to be comfortable but still enjoys a traditional small-town atmosphere. Because it is located at the intersection of two highways ( Hwys. 7 and 36) which both lead to Rocky Mountain National Park, it is called The Double Gateway to the Rockies. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 484 pixels Full resolution (2272 Ã— 1375 pixel, file size: 296 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Lyons, Colorado U.S. Route... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 484 pixels Full resolution (2272 Ã— 1375 pixel, file size: 296 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Lyons, Colorado U.S. Route... Colorado State Highway 7 is a state highway of the U.S. state of Colorado. ... U.S. Highway 36 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 1,414 miles (2,276 km) from east-central Ohio to Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. ... The Rocky Mountains, often called the Rockies, are a broad mountain range in western North America. ... Boulder 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 kmÂ²) - Width 280 miles (451 km) - Length 380 miles (612 km) - % water 0. ... St. ... Rocky Mountain National Park is located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Rocky Mountain National Park is located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Colorado. ...

Geography

Lyons is located at 40°13′26″N, 105°16′8″W (40.223935, -105.269013)^GR1. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²), all land. 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 (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

History

While some Ute families lived in the area on occasion, it wasn't until the 1850-1860s that the area was settled permanently by farmers and cattle ranchers. The area was where the North and South St. Vrain rivers met, and being in a nitch where the mountains and flat plains met, offered them a protected space for good crops.

The town of Lyons, Colorado was founded in 1880 by Edward S. Lyon. He purchased 160 acres from H.F. and Isabelle Sawyer, noticed the potential to quarry out the red sandstone, which had easy access due to the outcroppings. He platted the town in 1881. The town was incorporated in 1891. The town's name has an "s" added to the end of it, with no verified reason why.

The town is almost surrounded by large red sandstone mountains. Its sandstone is considered the hardest in the world, and it has a unique red or salmon color. While E. S. Lyon was one of the first people to help set up the quarrying business in the town, it has gone through several owners and new quarry locations over the years, with Murphy and Brodie and Loukonen being the most noteworthy owners. In the late 1800s the quarries got a big boost when a railroad was brought in to haul out the rock.

In 1910-12 the cement industry killed the sandstone industry, and rock production stopped. The only sandstone construction that went on during this period was the entire new University of Colorado campus, done in Tuscan Vernacular style.

In the 1940s, the industry got back on its feet, mainly due to the invention of a stone cutting machine, and the interest in using the stone for decorative purposes. Today it is a thriving industry with several stone yards in town. It is in demand worldwide, and it is considered one of the main reasons for the small town's survival. The citizens have been known to rise up and protest, such as stopping the building of a damn in a dangerous location, the closing of its schools, and currently defeating a local polluting company's systems.

The Town is active in history preservation, with a strong Historical Society. It helped preserve the 1881 school house (now the history museum) and the old train depot (now the library). It has recorded video interviews of its pioneer families. Lyons has a Designated Historic District, with fifteen sandstone structures which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. These were all constructed of native stone by master craftsmen between the early 1870s and 1917. They include commercial, residential and public buildings:

450 Main St. (1881) - McAllister Saloon/Frank Market. Now Cilantro Mary Mexican Kitchen.

Culture

Myriad town events take place all summer. The key areas are (1) Art. The two main events are Artique in May, with galleries and artists' shops open to the public. The second, is the Sculpture Trail, which has approximately 35 whimsical pieces throughout the Town from June to October. There are also several pieces of permanent sculpture and a public community mural. (2) Music. From the smaller monthly Community evening concerts, the indoors High Street Concert Series, the weekly blues concerts, on up to the huge Rockygrass Bluegrass Festival and Rocky Mountain Folk Festivals. Plus, square dancing since 1958. (3) Good Old Days Festival. This is the oldest festival, which began in 1970, includes crafts, amusement rides, rodeo, old-time baseball, and more, and takes place in June. (4) Restaurants. The town has popular eateries, from four quality cafes to five gourmet restaurants, and a few in between, including an old-fashioned soda fountain. Image File history File links Information_icon. ... Shortcut: WP:WIN Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia and, as a means to that end, also an online community. ... Shortcut: WP:NPOV Wikipedia policy is that all articles should be written from a neutral point of view. ... Shortcut: WP:RULES Wikipedia is a collaborative project and its founders and contributors have a common goal: Wikipedia has some policies and guidelines that help us to work toward that common goal. ...

Additionally, residents are attracted to abundant recreational opportunities such as mountain biking, hiking, camping, fly fishing, climbing and excellent class II-V whitewater kayaking. Lyons is also bordered by both Hall Ranch Open Space and Heil Valley Ranch Open Space. Hall Ranch provides over 12 miles of multiuse trails and consists of 3,206 acres of backcountry. Heil Valley Ranch consists of 4,923 acres of backcountry. Trails are open to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians.

Visitors travel from all parts of Colorado to see these unique businesses: (1) Oskar Blues Grill and Brewery. The brewery's signature beer, Dale's Pale Ale, was voted Best American Pale Ale by the New York Times in 2005, and winner in numerous other competitions, including the gold medal at the Stockholm Beer Festival. It was the first home-brewed beer to be handcanned, using aluminum cans. In the 2007 beer industry's The New Brewer, named it the top-producing brewpub in the United States. (2) Lyons Classic Pinball. It has over 40 original pinball mchines, mainly from 1960 to 1990s; and it has been featured on many news shows. (3) Lyons Soda Fountain. The soda fountain captures history as it still operates much like fountains did in the 1930s and '40s. The soda fountain has been serving old fashioned fountain treats since its establishment in 1921. After surviving a devastating fire in the 1960s, the original fountain, bar, and arch are still in place today. (4) Red Hill Motorcycle Werx. A full service shop. (5) Quilting Hands. A full service shop. (6) Cilantro Mary. Cilantro Mary is well known for their unique menu of handmade Mexican food made with the freshest ingredients. Bullet holes from a historic bar fight during days of the McAllister Saloon can still be seen in a 1904 wall painting by local artist N. Thomas. The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ...

The town also has several art and antique shops, as well as food and health specialty services. The three lodging facilities are connected to Lyons' history, and are situated on finely landscaped roomy properties. Lyons is also the home to American authors, John Gierach and Ann Ripley. Also located here is artist Barbara Stone, poet George Moore, and sculptor John King. John Gierach is an American author and freelance writer who formerly resided on the St. ...

Lyons also has a reputation as a speed trap for those travelling through the town.

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,585 people, 672 households, and 436 families residing in the town. The population density was 493.5/km² (1,273.5/mi²). There were 686 housing units at an average density of 213.6/km² (551.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.49% White, 0.38% African American, 0.88% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 4.23% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.01% 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. ... 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 672 households out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.85. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 36.3% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,764, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Males had a median income of $45,417 versus $29,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $28,276. About 6.6% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 2.3% 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. ...

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