How did Denver get named Denver?

Answer 1

The name Colorado was chosen because it was commonly believed that the Colorado River originated in the territory. Early Spanish explorers had named the Rio Colorado for the reddish-brown silt the river carried from the mountains.

im confused with the first part of this answer, ( i didnt write it ) so im gonna add some of my own ideas. i have read on wikipedia that denver was named after a man named James w. denver. to learn more about this man, go to www.wikipeda.com and type in denver Colorado.

Answer 2

The State of Colorado's nickname is "The Centennial State." It was given this nickname because it became a state in 1876, the 100 year anniversary of America's signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Centennial State: Colorado has been nicknamed the "Centennial State" because it became a state in the year 1876, 100 years after the signing of our nation's Declaration of Independence.

Colorful Colorado: Colorado also is called "Colorful Colorado" presumably because of our magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers and plains. This phrase has decorated maps, car license plates, tourist information centers and souvenirs of all kinds and my momma told me its nicknames. theres nothin' u can do 'bout it!

Answer 3

Colorado is named after the Colorado River. The Spaniards named the river the Río Colorado for the red silt the river carried from the mountains.

Colorado is nicknamed the Centennial State because it was admitted in the year 1876, 100 years after the US became a nation.

Answer 4

Denver was named after politician James W. Denver (October 23, 1817-August 9, 1892)

Answer 5

From the Spanish term Red earth or Colorado.

Answer 6

Colorado gets its name from the Spanish because of its "red-colored" earth.

Answer 7

It was named for the Kansas Territorial Governor.

Answer 8

From the red rocks in it's rivers

Answer 9

From the city's elevation.