Jefferson County, Administrative county in Colorado, United States.
Jefferson County is an administrative county in Colorado near Denver. The area includes major cities like Lakewood, Arvada, and Golden alongside a mix of residential neighborhoods, parks, and commercial zones.
The area was founded in 1861 and named after the third U.S. President. Throughout the 1800s, mining activity brought many people to the region.
The Colorado School of Mines in Golden provides specialized education in engineering and applied sciences, contributing to the county's technological advancement.
The area is best explored knowing that its various cities are spread across a relatively large region. A car is typically the most practical way to move through and visit different parts.
The county operates an electric vehicle pilot program and implements sustainability initiatives through various environmental stewardship awards and recognition programs.
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Interstate 64
18.3 km
Rend Lake
21.5 kmThird principal meridian
26.6 km
Washington County State Recreation Area
36.1 km
Franklin County Jail
33.1 km
5th District Appellate Court
2.7 km
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
3.3 km
William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home
36.4 km
Paine House
45.8 km
Sesser Opera House
25.5 km
Hamilton County Courthouse
41.8 km
C. H. Judd House
18.7 km
Badollet House
36.5 km
Cloud State Bank
41.8 km
Aaron G. Cloud House
41.8 km
West Frankfort City Hall
44.8 km
Marion County Courthouse
36.4 km
Mulkeytown Christian Church
40.1 km
Charles and Naomi Bachmann House
36.5 km
Centralia Commercial Historic District
30.7 km
Washington County Courthouse
39.5 km
Chalon Guard and Emma Blades Cloud House
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Sentinel Building
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Franklin County Courthouse
33.9 km
West Franklin Historical Museum
40.2 km
Centralia Elks Lodge
30.5 km
Methodist Episcopal Church
36.4 km
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