1877Infrastructure
Louisville began as a mining community in 1877, experienced a period of labor violence early in the 20th century, and transitioned to a suburban residential community when the m...
1882Government
Incorporation came several years later in 1882.
1907Economy
During the years of peak production (1907–09), 12 mines were in operation in Louisville, including the Acme Mine whose two million tons of coal came from directly beneath the ce...
1910Economy
From 1910 to 1914, the Northern Colorado Coalfields were in the midst of a strike by the United Mine Workers and the Rocky Mountain Fuel Company based on working conditions, pay...
1914Military
The northernmost engagement of the Colorado Coalfield War occurred in Louisville between a small contingent of Colorado National Guard and Baldwin-Felts, led by Captain Hildreth...
2001History
In 2001, the city changed from a statutory city and became a home rule city.
2003Education
From 2003 to 2010, Louisville was home to the National Education Center of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and was also home to NITA's headquarters from 2006 to 2010.
2021Disaster
=== Marshall Fire ===
In late December 2021, the Marshall Fire raged through the parched lands near Boulder, Colorado.