Westminster

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Westminster High School Scholarships
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The city of Westminster, Colorado is situated in Jefferson County and Adams County. It is considered a Denver suburb since it is just 9 miles south-southwest of the city of Denver. As of April 1, the year 2010, the population is estimated to be 106,114, making it the state's 7th most populous city and the nation's 237th most inhabited city. The city is a member of the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area. Money magazine ranked the city of Westminster as the 24th best place to reside in the US in July, the year 2006.

It was after the discovery of gold on Little Dry Creek during the year 1858 that folks started to settle within the region of Westminster. Four years later in the year 1862, the newly created Homestead Act helped bring in more eastern settlers which helped to strengthen the small community. Pleasant DeSpain was the first permanent settler within Westminster. He built his very own house on 160 acres of farmland in the year 1870. As time wore on, the region became known as DeSpain Junction. Soon after DeSpain built his very own house, other settlers began to follow suit. One of the most prominent was a horse breeder, Edward Bruce Bowles. His huge brick home still exists at present and is being used as a local Museum. C.J. Harris was another early settler. He came from Connecticut and was a famous real estate developer. The city of Westminster was inspired to change it's name to Harris and, in 1911, the city was incorporated. Nevertheless, when Westminster was incorporated it went through another name change to Westminster, to honor the local Westminster University.

The city of Westminster prides itself on providing a large assortment of recreational, historic, and artistic activities. The Bowles House Museum offers a unique opportunity to turn back the clock and experience the way life was. It is situated in a farmhouse built between the years 1871 to 1876. People who are interested in insects and butterflies will be drawn to the city's Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center. There are interactive displays that provide insight into conservation, invertebrates and science. There is an extremely spectacular indoor tropical rainforest which is home to over 1,200 live butterflies. In order to see a gorgeous view of the Rocky Mountains, climb up the 181 stairs at Westminster's City Hall to the bell tower. Another popular spot is the Westminster Promenade, which is an outdoor area that consists of several stores and entertainment venues. There are numerous play areas intended for kids, as well as various restaurants, cafes, and trails.

There are numerous nature trails in the city of Westminster, that has an open space system. Part of this open space system is the Big Dry Creek Trail, which stretches over around 10 miles from Standley Lake to the eastern boundary of the city. There are several other trails located along the Little Dry Creek, Farmers' High Line Canal and Walnut Creek. Land has been preserved by the city of Westminster in the Westminster Hills area, the Standley Lake region, as well as several other areas that have historic meaning to Westminster. Several facilities, like Westminster City Park and the City Park Recreation center, offer exciting recreational activities for the residents of the city. There are two beautiful golf courses in the city of Westminster: the Legacy Ridge Golf Course and the Heritage Golf Course at Westmoor.