Located in Mesa County, Colorado, Grand Junction was established in 1881. Named for the junction of the Gunnison and Colorado rivers. Largest city on Colorado's Western Slope.
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Founded1881|Population68,000|Peak68,000(2024)|CountyMesa County
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1881Founded: Junction of Gunnison and Colorado rivers.
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1917Uranium Mining: Colorado Plateau uranium.
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1960Parks & Recreation: Grand Junction developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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2000Wine Country: Grand Valley wine region grows.
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Named for the junction of the Gunnison and Colorado rivers.
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Largest city on Colorado's Western Slope.
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Growing wine region in the Grand Valley.
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Grand Junction is located in Mesa County, Colorado.
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Grand Junction was founded in 1881.
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Jeff Hurd
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