Day: 17 September 2022

  • 10 Interesting Facts About Thornton, Colorado

    10 Interesting Facts About Thornton, Colorado

    Facts About Thornton Thornton consisted solely of farmland until 1953 when Sam Hoffman purchased a lot off Washington Street about seven miles north of Denver. Thornton was named in honour of then-incumbent Colorado Governor Dan Thornton. The Thornton Community Association was formed in 1954 to help guide the new community’s development. By 1955, Thornton had…