1859Architecture
== History ==
Fountain was built in 1859 as a railroad shipping center for local ranches and farms.
1888History
A train wreck, "The Blast", as it is now known, occurred in Fountain during the spring of 1888.
1900Government
The town was named for Fountain Creek and was incorporated in 1900.
1999Economy
In 1999, Fountain was chosen as "America's Millennium City" by The New York Times.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the 2000 census, there were 15,197 people, 5,039 households, and 4,061 families residing in the city.
2002History
Fountain was named an "All-America City" in 2002 by the National Civic League.
2008Economy
In 2008, in a controversial move, the city of Fountain purchased a 480-acre (1.9 km2) ranch, the H2O Ranch in Custer County, for $3.5 million.
2014History
In 2014, Cop Car began filming in Fountain.
2020History
In 2020, Fountain water was considered safe to drink after a long running contamination problem with PFCs (perflourinated compounds) being leaked into the water table by the nea...