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Wheat Ridge, Colorado

The City of Wheat Ridge is a home rule municipality in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States.
Population 32,398

Top Events in Wheat Ridge History

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1860History
The Baugh House is an 1860 hand-hewn log cabin encased in a circa 1904 frame farmhouse, and one of several historic structures in the Wheat Ridge Historic Park.
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1969Government
Eventually, due to the increasing annexation pressure from nearby municipalities, Wheat Ridge incorporated in 1969.
3
2008History
== Community development == === Wheat Ridge Envision Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan === Following direction from the City Council, the City embarked on a Comprehensive Plan Up...
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2009History
On October 12, 2009, City Council approved a resolution, Resolution 52–2009, adopting the Envision Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan.
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2010History
== Demographics == As of the 2010 census, there were 30,166 people, 13,976 households, and 7,489 families residing in the city.
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2011Infrastructure
City Council adopted Ordinance 1491 in May 2011 which supports urban agriculture in Wheat Ridge.
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2012History
The Wheat Ridge Historical Society, in cooperation with the Colorado Historical Society and the City of Wheat Ridge, restored the house, which was designated on August 14, 2012.
8
2013History
== Economy == As of 2013, 65.2% of the population over the age of 16 was in the labor force.

Historical Timeline

1860History
The Baugh House is an 1860 hand-hewn log cabin encased in a circa 1904 frame farmhouse, and one of several historic structures in the Wheat Ridge Historic Park.
1969Government
Eventually, due to the increasing annexation pressure from nearby municipalities, Wheat Ridge incorporated in 1969.
2008History
== Community development == === Wheat Ridge Envision Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan === Following direction from the City Council, the City embarked on a Comprehensive Plan Up...
2009History
On October 12, 2009, City Council approved a resolution, Resolution 52–2009, adopting the Envision Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan.
2010History
== Demographics == As of the 2010 census, there were 30,166 people, 13,976 households, and 7,489 families residing in the city.
2011Infrastructure
City Council adopted Ordinance 1491 in May 2011 which supports urban agriculture in Wheat Ridge.
2012History
The Wheat Ridge Historical Society, in cooperation with the Colorado Historical Society and the City of Wheat Ridge, restored the house, which was designated on August 14, 2012.
2013History
== Economy == As of 2013, 65.2% of the population over the age of 16 was in the labor force.

Did You Know?

1
Wheat Ridge is located in the state of Colorado.
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Wheat Ridge has a population of 32,398 residents.
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Wheat Ridge is located immediately west of Denver and is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Famous People from Wheat Ridge, Colorado

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Matthew Dominick
Astronaut, Military Personnel · Born Dec 7, 1981 · Age 44
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Cassie Bernall
Schoolchild, High School Student · Born Nov 6, 1981 · Died Apr 20, 1999 (age 17)
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Nick Stabile
Actor, Television Actor · Born Mar 4, 1971 · Age 54
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Todd Dunivant
Association Football Player · Born Dec 26, 1980 · Age 45
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Mark Melancon
Baseball Player · Born Mar 28, 1985 · Age 40

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