Pueblo County, County in southeastern Colorado, United States
Description
Pueblo County is an administrative region in southeastern Colorado with varied landscapes of plains, rolling hills, and mountain ranges. The Arkansas River flows through the territory and shapes the natural character of this large area.
History
The region was officially established on November 1, 1861, during Colorado's territorial period before statehood. The name comes from the Spanish word pueblo, meaning town or community.
Culture
The county administration maintains multiple educational institutions through District 60 and District 70, serving students across numerous communities and neighborhoods.
Practical
The main transportation routes are Interstate 25, U.S. Highway 50, and State Highway 96, offering quick connections to other regions and communities. Visitors should plan for travel time since the area is spread out across multiple locations and neighborhoods.
Did you know?
Lake Pueblo State Park is located within the county and features a large reservoir for swimming, boating, and other water activities. The water draws people seeking outdoor recreation and relaxation by the shoreline.
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Lake Pueblo State Park
22.6 km
Huerfano Butte
52.1 km
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
14.7 km
Greenhorn Mountain
53.3 km
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
50.9 km
Pueblo Zoo
18 km
Rosemount Museum
17.1 km
Buell Children's Museum
15.8 km
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
16.7 km
Union Avenue Historic Commercial District
15.6 km
El Pueblo History Museum
15.8 km
Pueblo City-County Library District
15.5 km
Minnequa Steel Works Office Building and Dispensary, Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
13.3 km
Pueblo City Park Carousel
17.8 km
Pueblo County Courthouse
16.6 km
Orman-Adams House
15.5 km
Steelworks Museum of Industry and Culture
13.2 km
Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center
15.7 km
Pueblo Levee Mural Project
14.6 km
Pueblo Federal Building
16 km
First Methodist Episcopal Church
15.3 km
First Methodist Episcopal Church
15.3 km
Quaker Flour Mill
15.2 km
Charles H. Stickney House
15.5 km
St. John's Greek Orthodox Church
14.5 km
St. Charles Bridge
6.5 km
First Congregational Church, Pueblo, Colorado
16.3 km
Colorado Building
16 km
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