Sterling, County seat of Logan County in Colorado, United States
Sterling is a county seat in northeastern Colorado situated on the high plains with parks and trails for walking and exploring. The South Platte River runs through the area and supports wildlife habitats nearby.
The town was founded in 1868 and marked the start of agricultural settlement in the region. This establishment transformed the plains into working farmland.
The downtown area retains its original commercial buildings and local shops that show how the community developed over time. Walking through these streets gives a sense of how trade and daily business shaped the town's character.
North Sterling State Park nearby offers fishing, boating, and swimming for visitors of all interests. The area is straightforward to navigate and good for outdoor activities.
The streets display hand-carved tree sculptures depicting mermaids, golfers, and giraffes created by sculptor Bradford Rhea. These artworks stand out in an unexpected way throughout the town.
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North Sterling State Park
18.8 km
Prewitt Reservoir
25.9 km
St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church
582 m
Sterling Public Library
308 m
All Saints Church of Eben Ezer
55.2 km
Shirley Hotel
49.4 km
First United Presbyterian Church
265 m
Christ Episcopal Church
60.8 km
German Evangelical Immanuel Congregational Church
53.4 km
Conrad Luft Sr. House
1.9 km
First National Bank of Haxtun
49.4 km
Logan County Courthouse
344 m
Knearl School
54.4 kmEvergreen Corner Rural Historic District
59.2 km
Downtown Sterling Historic District
255 mBrush Area Museum And Cultural Center
54.4 kmJulesburg Reservoir
58.3 kmOverland Trail Park and Museum
2.8 kmToedtli Reservoir
52.6 kmSnyder Reservoir
39 kmHillside Golf Course
59 kmRiverview Golf Club
3.4 kmSterling Country Club
3.6 kmBunker Hill Country Club
54.5 kmSidney - Cheyenne County Historical Marker
59.5 kmCheyenne County Historical Marker
59.8 kmCabelas Wildlife Display
58.6 kmMetamorphosis
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