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Broomfield, Colorado

Located in Broomfield County, Colorado, Broomfield was established in 1961. Broomfield is both a city and county — Colorado's newest (2001). Between Denver and Boulder along the US-36 corridor.
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Founded 1961 | Population 78,000 | Peak 78,000 (2024) | County Broomfield County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Broomfield, Colorado

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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Broomfield's identity and economy.
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1961Founded: Broomfield was founded in Broomfield County.
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1961Incorporated: Between Denver and Boulder.
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2001Becomes County: Combined city-county; CO's newest county.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1942 Government
Military Presence
1961 Culture
Founded
1961 Government
Incorporated
2001 Government
Becomes County

Did You Know?

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Broomfield is both a city and county — Colorado's newest (2001).
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Between Denver and Boulder along the US-36 corridor.
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Ball Corporation (space/aerospace) is headquartered here.
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Broomfield is located in Broomfield County, Colorado.
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Broomfield was founded in 1961.

Famous People from Broomfield, Colorado

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Cat Zingano
Mixed Martial Arts Fighter · Born Jul 1, 1982 · Age 43
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Colin Duffy
Climber · Born Dec 10, 2003 · Age 22
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