Anniversary of Chartering of the City of Central - Central City, CO - Community Commemoration on Waymarking.com

The gold strike in this area brought the population from almost none to 10,000 in two months. The city was originally called Mountain City and the boundaries were laid out in 1859. By the middle of July 1859, between 20,000 and 30,000 people were living in and around Gregory Gulch.

"From 1859 through 1866, Central City was the most important town in Colorado Territory. Central City became the county seat when Gilpin County was organized in 1861. The Territorial legislature granted a City Charter to the City of Central in March 1864. This was 12 years before Colorado achieved statehood in 1876.

There are two popular stories about how Central City was named. One story involves William N. Byers, founder of the Rocky Mountain News. In June 1859, he camped where the Golden Rose Inn is now located. He suggested that a town be laid out in that vicinity. Since it was about half way between Nevada City (Nevadaville) and Mountain City he said it should be called "Central City."

Another story is that a miner's supply store was in the same area and the sign over the entrance was "Central City Store." The surrounding area then became known as Central City. One way or another, Central City, the cradle of Colorado, was born. It's official name: The City of Central." (from (visit link)

The plaque reads:

1864 [Logo of Lions International] 1964
Commemorating the 100th
Anniversary of the Chartering of
the
City of Central
March 11, 1864
bu the Territory of Colorado
Presented by the
Central City Lions Club

Subject: City Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of the Chartering of the City of Central Date of Founding: March 11, 1864 Date of Commemoration: 1964 Address: Gilpin County Arts Center/Washington Hall 117 Eureka St. Central City, CO 80427 Overview Photograph: Yes Detail Photograph: Yes Web site if available: Not listed

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