This event brings to tri county hartman with the counties it serves adams arapahoe bliss, which together have. Arapahoe county government administration building 5334 s. Search the archive if you cannot locate the information you are looking for in the recent archives, you may use the form below to search the archives. The arapahoe county e911 emergency communications service authority ace911 includes all of arapahoe county, with the exception of the city of aurora and encompasses small sections of jefferson and douglas counties within the city of littleton. Arapahoe also spelled arrapahoe was one of the first settlements in what is now the u. Select the county in which fees are owed or all for a statewide search. Specific information tracing the history of the numerous railroads that operated in the state is provided. Developer, designer and builder edward hawkins, a local pioneer in modern residential development and construction, was primarily responsible for the overall design of the neighborhood and most of the individual houses. History of the city of denver, arapahoe county, and. The original town of arapahoe was founded in 1859 in modern day jefferson county, and is now a withered ghost town. Arapahoe county was named for the arapaho indians, one of the larger tribes of plains indians, who along with the cheyenne occupied arapahoe county east of the foothills running into what is now western kansas. Welcome to our arapahoe county family history research page. Excerpt from history of the city of denver, arapahoe county, and colorado. Prince street littleton, co 8012016 relay colorado.
The neighborhood forms an excellent collection of houses displaying the defining characteristics of the international and usonian styles of architecture. Arapahoe county originally stretched from the line of presentday sheridan boulevard 160 miles east to the kansas state border, and from the line of presentday county line road, 30 miles north to the parallel 40 north 168th avenue. Arapahoe county cemetery records, colorado genealogy. Centennial is a home rule municipality located in arapahoe county, colorado, united states. The first town of arapahoe was established in 1859 in arapahoe county, kansas territory presentday jefferson county, colorado. All adams county alamosa county arapahoe county arapahoe ctyaurora arapahoe ctylittleton archuleta county baca county bent county boulder county boulder ctylongmont broomfield county. Arapahoe was restablished at the present day site in 1870. Property search arapahoe county, co official website.
Master voter history list part 14 includes voter id and voting. Arapahoe county, colorado genealogy researching ancestry. In colorado, arapahoe county is ranked 47th of 64 counties in cemeteries per capita, and 6th of 64 counties in cemeteries per square mile. Deputy county manager in adams county will serve as your host for this. Arapahoe, colorado cheyenne county things to do in.
Arapahoe county, colorado arapahoe county education, geography, and history. There is 1 cemetery per 125,322 people, and 1 cemetery per 159 square miles. Apr 01, 2000 a includes persons reporting only one race. No recent searches yet, but as soon as you have some, well display them here. Front range research associates, 1997 inventory, littleton historic buildings, inventory record for the arapahoe county courthouse, colorado cultural resource survey form 5ah730. The original arapahoe county was 30 miles wide and extended from sheridan boulevard, the present western boundary of denver, adams and arapahoe counties to the kansas border. The town eventually withered, but arapahoe was reestablished at the present site in 1870. Arapahoe county colorado marriage index 18611939 open.
Arapahoe countys origins stretch back to the pikes peak gold rush that began in july 1858 and lasted until the end of february 1861 when the colorado territory was created. There are 5 cemeteries in arapahoe county, colorado, serving a population of 626,612 people in an area of 798 square miles. Residential, commercial, ag and vacant property search for property information. Willms, ray the birth of a county, modern arapahoe county from an idea to reality, 1995. Nothing remains of the now deserted ghost town in jefferson county, except a historical marker on the south side of 44th avenue, between the towns of golden and wheat ridge. Arapahoe county is one of the 64 counties in the state of colorado. It is named for the arapaho, who once inhabited the area. Any arapahoe libraries card holder can reserve an exploration pass, which grants admission to several metrodenver attractions at no charge. The college grew out of a grassroots effort by littleton residents who wanted to provide posthigh school education in the area. Arapahoe community college, founded in 1965 as arapahoe junior college, was the first twoyear college in the greater denver metropolitan area. City of littleton, council communication, february 16, 1999, agenda no. The document delineates four time periods relative to the development of colorados railroads, beginning in 1858 and ending in 1967. Search usa colorado arapahoe county arapahoe county. Colorados uniform crime reporting ucr program provides crime statistics from individual law enforcement agencies rather than countywide crime data.
The county was named for the arapaho native american tribe who. The county seat is littleton, and the most populous city is aurora. In 1861, when kansas was made a state, colorado was made a territory with arapahoe county as one of the 17 original counties. Enjoy these true stories about real people, coloradans and other westerners, and their colorful lives. Cherry creek state park is found in aurora, offering an 800acre recreational water sport destination in. Colorado judicial branch arapahoe county judges and staff.
Jul 27, 2014 history of the city of denver, arapahoe county, and colorado blog entry posted on july 27, 2014 by jd thomas in presenting this, their first work west of the missouri river, the publishers have no apology to make. Arapahoe county, co map of cities in arapahoe county, co. Genealogy trails history group arapahoe county clerk and recorder online document search. Littleton interactive formation boundary map of colorado shows boundary changes for colorado counties. Arapahoe county, colorado map, history and towns in. The lodge has grown over the decades and now represents over 420 deputy sheriffs and civilian personnel. The first county election for sheriff was held and samuel howe became the first elected sheriff. Data of adoption provides bundle of public information regarding an adopted person. Cemeteries in arapahoe county, colorado county office. The city population was 100,377 at the 2010 united states census.
For property tax information, use the property tax search. Colorado historical boundary changes list of all boundary changes by county provided by newberry library. Arapahoe county history arapahoe county, colorado source. Search colorado death records colorado newspapers, full search 18591978, 114 titles colorado obituary search, 1988current colorado funeral notices. History of the city of denver, arapahoe county, and colorado 1880 source. Arapahoe county colorado marriage index 18611939 by patrick vernon murray, dixie owens murray. History of the city of denver, arapahoe county, and colorado. Arapahoe county has a rich, vibrant history and the distinction of being colorado s first county. Arapahoe county, colorado genealogy familysearch wiki. Arapahoe is a tiny unincorporated community spread across eastern colorado by the kansas border. Arapahoe county is located in the state of colorado. Arapahoe county covers 805 square miles in north central colorado, running east across the high plains from the southern edge of denver. All district judges county judges magistrates court executive chief probation officer clerks of court jury commissioners family court facilitators managing court interpreters managing court reporters.
One can find out the vital statistics of an adoptee, family history, and track family roots, parent data both biological and adoptive. One of the oldest counties in the state, arapahoe county is bordered on the north by denver and adams counties, on the west by jefferson county, on the east by washington county, and. In 2017, the sheriffs deputies recorded 3 murders, 97. Originally, arapahoe county was part of the 1st judicial district, which also included the counties of adams, jefferson, clear creek, and gilpin. See a list of included fields and district listing. Centennial is a part of the denverauroralakewood, co metropolitan statistical area.
It is a great source to find data on ancestors, relatives and friends. Play tourist or bring along your friends and family. Arapahoe county, co official website official website. As of the 2010 census, the population was 572,003, making it the thirdmost populous county in colorado. For arapahoe county, the crime records provided by the sheriffs office are available and representative of crime trends in the county. Come see how your voted ballots are processed on feb. Arapahoe county government, colorado covid19 telephone. Guide to arapahoe county, colorado ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. Centennial is the tenth most populous municipality in the state of colorado and its 2001 city incorporation was the largest in u. Colorado s uniform crime reporting ucr program provides crime statistics from individual law enforcement agencies rather than county wide crime data. Named for the arapaho indians, who along with the cheyenne indians occupied most of colorado when it was only a territory, i t spans 805 square miles and is a land of contrast.
One of the oldest counties in the state, arapahoe county is bordered on. Arapahoe county court handles their civil returns at 9. Arapahoe county sheriffs office, centennial, colorado. The elegant little village of littleton has already been mentioned in general terms at some length, but a short sketch of its history should not be omitted from a work of this character. James jeffrey of the western history and genealogy department of the denver public library, philip wargo as technical developer of the cd. History of the city of denver, arapahoe county, and colorado blog entry posted on july 27, 2014 by jd thomas in presenting this, their first work west of the missouri river, the publishers have no apology to make. There is 1 cemetery per 125,322 people, and 1 cemetery per 159 square miles in colorado, arapahoe county is ranked 47th of 64 counties in cemeteries per capita, and 6th of 64 counties in cemeteries per square mile.
Arapahoe county was created as an original county in colorado territory on 1 november 1861. Lodge 31, was founded in 1990 by fifteen arapahoe county sheriffs office deputies assigned to the patrol division and detentions. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 572,003, making it the thirdmost populous county in colorado. Contains registration information for active registered voters in arapahoe county. Internet archive history of the state of colorado from 1858 to 1890 volume 3 source. Arapahoe county, colorado genealogy researching ancestry in. We wanna thank you for joining us for this kobe nineteenth telephone town. The western part of the county is mostly urban with residential, retail, office and industrial areas, while the. In 1959, the 18th judicial district was created, and arapahoe. Arapahoe county is colorados first county, since almost half of the entire area now colorado was arapahoe county of the kansas territory.
Arapahoe county cemetery records colorado select a cemetery. There are 1,752 registered sex offenders residing in the county. Arapahoe county bar association mission statement history. Welcome to arapahoe county which has a rich, vibrant history and the distinction of being colorado s first county. Arapahoe county has a rich, vibrant history and the distinction of being colorados first county. This is the official page of the arapahoe county sheriffs office. There are 217 public schools in arapahoe county with an average homefacts rating of b. If the case does not settle and proceeds to trial, that would be heard the following day wednesday. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your arapahoe county ancestors. Denver city served as the county seat of arapahoe county until 1902. Internet archive history of the city of denver, arapahoe county, and colorado source. The document was created as a result of a colorado state historical fund grant awarded to colorado state parks for the purpose of preparing a historic context that would assist in evaluation and planning efforts related to railroad abandonments and potential railstotrails conversions.
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