Golden, County seat in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
Golden sits at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains along Clear Creek, with an elevation of 1729 meters above sea level.
The city began as a mining camp in 1859 and served as the capital of the Colorado Territory from 1862 to 1867 before Denver took this role.
The Colorado School of Mines, established in Golden, maintains research facilities and educational programs focused on engineering and applied sciences.
The W line of the RTD light rail system connects Golden to the Denver metropolitan area, providing regular transportation services for residents and visitors.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden conducts research on sustainable energy technologies and leads innovations in environmental science.
Location: Jefferson County
Inception: 1859
Elevation above the sea: 1,729 m
Website: http://cityofgolden.net
GPS coordinates: 39.74694,-105.21083
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:46
Sculptured House
7.6 km
Dinosaur Ridge
8.1 km
Lookout Mountain
3 km
Heritage Square
3.8 km
Colorado Railroad Museum
3.2 km
North Table Mountain
5 km
Golden High School
1.6 km
South Table Mountain
946 m
Lookout Mountain Park
3 km
Green Mountain
5.8 km
Camp George West Historic District
3.5 km
Mount Zion
2.7 km
Mount Morrison (Colorado)
8.7 km
Campbell Field
1.6 km
Astor House
1.3 km
Pioneer Sod House
8.3 km
Jefferson County Public Library
8.3 km
Herman Coors House
531 m
Rio Grande Southern Railroad, Motor No. 2
3.1 km
Colorado Amphitheater
3 km
Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
1.3 km
Rio Grande Southern Railroad, Motor No. 6
3.1 km
Jefferson County Government Center
2.2 km
Buffalo Bill Museum And Grave
2.8 km
Ammunition Igloo
3.3 km
Rooney Ranch
6.7 km
Rockland Community Church and Cemetery
6.7 km
First Presbyterian Church of Golden and Unger House
909 mReviews
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