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Sterling - Eastern ColoradoIncludes Briggsdale, Crook, Fleming, Grover, Stoneham & Wellington
Sterling developed through a series of pioneering events. French-Canadian trappers passed through the area seeking beaver skins in the Colorado Rockies. The gold rush drove settlers to California along the Oregan Trail. The Overland Trail developed in the process, becoming the heaviest traveled trail from 1862-1869, and brought enterprising people to the area to start ranching, freighting, newspapers, and other thriving businesses.
The Civil War contributed to western popularity. The south required renovation and many folks desired a new beginning and clean slate. Initially looking near present day Greeley, with the farmland already spoken for, moved east to land just north of Sterling. The first irrigation ditch was carved out in 1873. Railroad played an incredible role in development across the United States and Sterling roots itself similarly. When the Union Pacific decided to extend its line from Julesburg to Lasalle, early Sterling Colony members elected Minos C. King to meet with railroad officials in Omaha to lure the line through Sterling. In 1881 the railroad came through and the town began to develop with a lumberyard, general store, and hotel near the depot. Articles of incorporation were completed in 1884 and George Wilson became the first mayor. Today Sterling Reservoir provides 3,000 acres of aquatic recreation fed by the South Platte River. Water skiing, sailing, and swimming are all popular pastimes at the lake. Plenty of facilities for camping are also available. If fishing is your style, look for these warm-water dwellers - Bass, Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, Perch, Tiger Muskie, Walley, & Wipers. Sterling is near: Julesburg & Fort Morgan
All Sterling AdvertisersBuffalo Hills Camper Park
Your first and last stop in Colorado! Easy on/off I-76, at exit 125, 1/4 mile east on US 6. Highly rated with lots of trees & cool, quiet nights. Heated pool, playground, game room, store w/groceries & gifts. Comfort Inn - Sterling
Minutes from North Sterling Reservoir offering spacious guest rooms off I-76. Indoor heated pool/hot tub. Exercise room. In-room microwave, refrigerator, high-speed Internet. Free deluxe continental breakfast. North Sterling State Park
Near Sterling, majestic bluffs and expansive views of the high plains greet visitors, offering 141 campsites, a boater's paradise, fishing and wildlife watching. RV Sales, Services & Rentals Sterling RV Center, Inc.
Save thousands of dollars by taking a short drive to Sterling (about 100 miles from downtown Denver). New & used recreational vehicles for sale. Great camper rentals - Rent for a week; get 1 night FREE!!! For More Information Contact:
Sterling Maps
Scenic Byway/Drive Maps
Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic Byway
Nearby National Park
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