Colorado facts

By Lisa on May 25, 2003 1:22 PM | colorado misc | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBacks (1)

- became the 38th state on August 1, 1876
- 8th largest state in the union at 104,091 sq miles
- the past has left many attractions in Colorado such as the Anasazi settlements in Mesa Verde and the narrow gauge railroads like the one linking Durango to Silverton

[found while cleaning the office]

3 Comments

Elaine said:

Was that meant to be be 38th state?

May 25, 2003 1:51 PM

kristine said:

8th largest state? wow, I didn't realize that! The longest state to drive through seems to be Nebraska ;-) Too many trips between Michigan and Washington and I found that out!
(and yes, I realize my icons don't go with anything I wrote. I just had been wanting to use those. LOL!!!!)