Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Territorial Capital of Colorado

1862 to 1867

Photographed by Robert L Weber, June 24, 2010

1. Territorial Capital of Colorado Marker

Inscription. From 1862 to 1867
Golden was the Territorial
Capital of Colorado Legislative sessions were held in this building (erected by W.A.H. Loveland) and in others, now demolished, across the street. Golden was named for Thomas L. Golden who camped on the site in 1858. Town founded by Boston Company June 12, 1859. Incorporated Jan. 2, 1871.

Erected 1936 by State Historical Society of Colorado, Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation and the Mount Lookout Chapter, D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 1937.

Location. 39° 45.324′ N, 105° 13.296′ W. Marker is in Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson County. It is on Washington Avenue just north of 12th street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1122 Washington Avenue, Golden CO 80401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally,

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it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1120 Washington Avenue (a few steps from this marker); Iller Block (within shouting distance of this marker); 1200 Washington Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 1114 Washington Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Eakers Department Store 1953-1985 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Plunge 1928-1941 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1115 Washington Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Overland Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Golden.

Regarding Territorial Capital of Colorado. yes the photo is mine

Also see . . . The Capital Grill 2005 Fire. A fire that broke out around 3:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in the building that houses the Old Capitol Grill restaurant heavily damaged the building, but the historic structure appears to remain
Photographed by Robert L Weber, June 24, 2010

2. Old Capitol Grill and Marker
mostly intact. (Submitted on January 1, 2011.)

Old Capitol Grill - Former Territorial Capitol of Colorado image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert L Weber, June 24, 2010

3. Old Capitol Grill - Former Territorial Capitol of Colorado

Loveland Building and Coors Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,531 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.