Highlands Ranch, Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado, United States.
Highlands Ranch is a census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado, south of the Denver city limits. The area spreads over wide terrain, with residential neighborhoods, schools and several facilities linked by a network of roads.
The foundation of the present community was laid after the Louisiana Purchase, when Curtis H. Field settled as the first European resident in 1870. Later, between 1891 and 1904, Samuel Allan Long built a mansion that still stands in the area today.
The community maintains four recreation centers, numerous parks, and open spaces where residents participate in outdoor activities throughout the year.
Navigating the area involves four postal codes, which can be useful when planning a visit. Those exploring the community should have a vehicle, as different sections are often far apart from one another.
The Highlands Ranch Mansion, constructed between 1891 and 1904 by Samuel Allan Long, remains a central historical structure in the community.
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