The Territory of Colorado was formed on February 28,1861, and the farms in the valley expanded to feed the growing population of the region.
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10 Facts About Arvada Colorado
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Arvada Colorado grew rapidly during the latter half of the 20th century as a suburb of nearby Denver, the state capital.
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Arvada Colorado became a Statutory City on October 31,1951, and a Home Rule Municipality on July 23,1963.
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City of Arvada Colorado is a Home Rule Municipality with a council–manager form of government.
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Arvada Colorado is predominately a commuter town to Denver and Boulder.
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Arvada Colorado is served by the Jefferson County School District R-1.
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Arvada Colorado is the western terminus of Interstate 76, which begins at the intersection of Interstate 70 and State Highway 121.
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Major highways near Arvada Colorado include Interstate 25, Interstate 270, US Highway 36 and US Highway 287.
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Notable individuals who were born or have lived in Arvada Colorado include guitarist Roc Hillman, novelist Clive Cussler, Joe King, baseball pitcher Roy Halladay, Isaac Slade of the rock band The Fray, and professional golfer and US Olympic track and field gold medalist Babe Didrikson Zaharias.
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