Golden, Colorado

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Fun Facts about Golden, Colorado

• While the town lost much of its populace and leading citizenry during the American Civil War and its accompanying economic depression, the town persevered and became capital of the federally recognized Colorado Territory in 1862, continuing until 1867.
  
  
• Its geographic features include North and South Table Mountains, Mount Zion, Lookout Mountain, Clear Creek, and several gulches. Mount Zion is clearly visible, with a large white M, for the Colorado School of Mines college.
  
  
• Natural outdoor rock climbing is also a local pastime at the locally known North Table Mountain, with many bolted and trad routes from 5.5 to 5.13d.
  
  

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