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Colorado State Name Origin:
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Colorado is of Spanish origin, meaning "colored red." It came into use after the discovery of gold in the Pike's Peak region because of the red sandstone soil of the region. The name was chosen for Colorado as a Territory by Congress in 1861. Colorado is also called "Colorful Colorado" because of the magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers and plains.
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Symbols & Emblems: Colorado State Archives |
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All State Name Origins |
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