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Longmont, Colorado

Located in Boulder County, Colorado, Longmont was established in 1871. Named for its views of Longs Peak, the iconic 14,259-foot mountain. Left Hand Brewing Company, one of Colorado's best craft breweries, is in Longmont.
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Founded 1871 | Population 103,000 | Peak 103,000 (2024) | County Boulder County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Longmont, Colorado

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1871 Founded: Agricultural colony with views of Longs Peak.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Longmont's identity and economy.
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1990 Tech Companies Arrive: Seagate, Amgen and others establish facilities.
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2013 Major Flooding: 1000-year rain event causes severe flooding.
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2023 Passes 100K: Boulder County's 2nd city crosses six figures.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1871 Culture
Founded
1942 Government
Military Presence
1990 Business
Tech Companies Arrive
2013 Disaster
Major Flooding
2023 Business
Passes 100K

Did You Know?

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Named for its views of Longs Peak, the iconic 14,259-foot mountain.
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Left Hand Brewing Company, one of Colorado's best craft breweries, is in Longmont.
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The 2013 floods caused over $2 billion in damage across the Front Range.
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Longmont is located in Boulder County, Colorado.
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Longmont was founded in 1871.

Famous People from Longmont, Colorado

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Kristen Schaal
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jan 24, 1978 · Age 48
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Vance D. Brand
Astronaut, Military Officer · Born May 9, 1931 · Age 94
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Jack Reynor
Actor, Film Actor · Born Jan 23, 1992 · Age 34
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Kylie Ireland
Pornographic Actor, Film Director · Born May 26, 1970 · Age 55
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Fred Stone
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Aug 19, 1873 · Died Mar 6, 1959 (age 85)

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