Colorado Springs – A Brief History

Colorado Springs – A Brief History

The American Indians were the first inhabitants of the Pikes Peak. The Cheyenne, Ute, Arapaho and others were the first ones to gather at the base of the Pikes Peak near now what is called the Garden of Gods Park. During their seasonal migration the Ute tribe would often camp near red rock canyon and enjoy the bubbling springs.

The region lies at the extreme south-western edge of what was once the Louisiana Territory, which was purchased by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803. before President Jefferson purchased it, the French and Spanish flags flew over this area.

The discovery of the area has been credited to the American explorer Zebulon Montgomery Pike who traveled through the area in November 1806. He had named this impressive landmark as “Grand Peak”. Pike and his group attempted to reach the summit, but failed since they were not equipped to climb the mountain that finally got his name.

In 1859 with the discovery of gold 60 miles west, resulted in the “Pikes Peak or Bust Gold Rush” with more than 100,000 people coming in search of riches. It was during this time that the Colorado City became the first settlement in this region.

General William Jackson Palmer, a Civil War hero from Pennsylvania, described the area as “most enticing scenery” when he first came to this area in 1869. He established the resort town at the base of the Pikes Peak and later founded the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and purchased land to establish Colorado Springs. Palmer’s plan for the city included broad streets lined with tees. He also donated land for parks, schools and churches. Many English visitors visited this area and it was soon nicknamed “Little London”.

Palmer’s home which he built for his wife was a beautiful structure. Located just north of the Garden of Gods Park today it stands as a memorial to this great man.

Apart from the scenic beauty, the sunny condition, dry weather and mild climate attracted many people to this area. Even today Colorado Springs have many people coming and making it their home. The Colorado Springs real estate market is witnessing some great activity with more and more people looking for homes for sale in Colorado Springs. In the earlier days it was thought that such a climate will help TB patients to recover fast. Many also came looking for medical attention in the many sanatoriums that sprung up between 1890 and 1950.

Today Colorado Springs real estate market is a popular destination not just for health seekers but also thrill seekers and sports enthusiasts. If you have any plans of moving to Colorado Springs you may hire a reputed Colorado Springs REALTOR to help you find the perfect home for you and your family. If it’s a commercial real estate that you are looking for then you may contact Mike Stuard for all your Colorado Springs commercial real estate quires.

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