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Johnstown, Colorado

Johnstown is a home rule municipality in Weld and Larimer counties in the U.S.
Population 17,303

Top Events in Johnstown History

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1902History
Parish before its platting in 1902.
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1907Government
Incorporated in 1907, Johnstown was named for Parish's son, John.
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1924History
A meteorite fall in the adjacent former town of Elwell on the afternoon of July 6, 1924, became known as the Johnstown meteorite.
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1929Government
Let's call it John's Town." John Parish would later serve as Mayor from 1929 to 1934.
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2010History
== Demographics == As of the census of 2010, there were 9,887 people, 3,356 households, and 2,738 families residing in the town.

Historical Timeline

1902History
Parish before its platting in 1902.
1907Government
Incorporated in 1907, Johnstown was named for Parish's son, John.
1924History
A meteorite fall in the adjacent former town of Elwell on the afternoon of July 6, 1924, became known as the Johnstown meteorite.
1929Government
Let's call it John's Town." John Parish would later serve as Mayor from 1929 to 1934.
2010History
== Demographics == As of the census of 2010, there were 9,887 people, 3,356 households, and 2,738 families residing in the town.

Did You Know?

1
Johnstown is located in the state of Colorado.
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Johnstown has a population of 17,303 residents.
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The population was 17,303 at the 2020 United States census.

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