Westminster

Westminster is a city in Colorado that spreads across portions of Adams County and Jefferson County. Residential blocks alternate with open green spaces and shopping districts along wide roadways.

Settlers arrived here starting in 1859 during the Colorado gold rush and began farming the dry high plains. The town was formally incorporated in 1911 and grew rapidly as a suburb throughout the 20th century.

The city takes its name from a university that was planned here but never came to be. Residents today use open parks along corridors that once carried irrigation water for farms during pioneer times.

Bus routes connect residential neighborhoods to shopping centers and public buildings, with most lines running more frequently during daytime hours. Sidewalks are present, but many destinations lie far apart and often require a longer walk or ride.

The city sits at an elevation of roughly 1,641 meters (5,384 feet) above sea level, which is high even for Colorado. This altitude often causes visitors to feel short of breath during their first days here.

Location: Adams County

Location: Jefferson County

Inception: 1859

Elevation above the sea: 1,641 m

Shares border with: Broomfield

Website: http://ci.westminster.co.us

GPS coordinates: 39.83611,-105.03722

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:34