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Located in Boulder County, Colorado, Boulder was established in 1859. Boulder's Pearl Street Mall is one of the most iconic pedestrian malls in America. The Marshall Fire of 2021 destroyed over 1,000 homes — Colorado's most destructive wildfire.
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Founded 1859 | Population 106,000 | Peak 106,000 (2024) | County Boulder County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Boulder, Colorado

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1859 Gold Rush Settlement: Miners settle at base of Flatirons.
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1876 CU Founded: University of Colorado established.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Boulder's identity and economy.
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1965 NCAR Founded: National Center for Atmospheric Research.
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2021 Marshall Fire: Devastating wildfire destroys 1,000+ homes.
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Latest News in Boulder

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Complete Historical Timeline

1859 Industry
Gold Rush Settlement
1876 Culture
CU Founded
1942 Government
Military Presence
1965 Science
NCAR Founded
2021 Disaster
Marshall Fire

Did You Know?

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Boulder's Pearl Street Mall is one of the most iconic pedestrian malls in America.
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The Marshall Fire of 2021 destroyed over 1,000 homes — Colorado's most destructive wildfire.
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Boulder is consistently ranked among the happiest and healthiest cities in the U.S.
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Boulder is located in Boulder County, Colorado.
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Boulder was founded in 1859.

Famous People from Boulder, Colorado

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Edward Tatum
Biochemist, Geneticist · Born Dec 14, 1909 · Died Nov 5, 1975 (age 65)
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Kristin Davis
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Feb 23, 1965 · Age 61
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Scott Carpenter
Astronaut, Writer · Born May 1, 1925 · Died Oct 10, 2013 (age 88)
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John Fante
Screenwriter, Writer · Born Apr 8, 1909 · Died May 8, 1983 (age 74)
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Jello Biafra
Actor, Politician · Born Jun 17, 1958 · Age 67

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