Thornton, Home rule municipality in Adams County, Colorado, United States.
Located at an elevation of 1,631 meters, Thornton extends across 24,286 acres of land, including 1,295 acres dedicated to water resources and infrastructure.
Sam Hoffman initiated the development of Thornton in 1953 by purchasing farmland north of Denver, establishing the first fully planned community in Adams County.
The city maintains 81 parks covering 2,000 acres of open space and provides 80 miles of trails for outdoor recreation and community activities.
Residents access city services through the CityView Portal, which processes building permits, fire permits, and planning applications for local development projects.
DaveCo Liquor Store in Thornton holds the distinction of being the largest retail liquor establishment in the world.
Location: Adams County
Location: Weld County
Inception: June 12, 1956
Elevation above the sea: 1,631 m
Website: http://www.cityofthornton.net/
Website: http://cityofthornton.net
GPS coordinates: 39.90310,-104.95400
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
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