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The City of Pueblo, Colorado is located just southeast of the center of the state and is home to the seat of Pueblo County. Pueblo is a college town; home to Colorado State University - Pueblo, which is also one of the largest employers in Pueblo. Thanks to its inviting climate and amazing natural habitat, Pueblo and its surrounding communities have so much to offer for recreation. This is only part of what makes people seek out Pueblo real estate.
~ Pueblo History
Pueblo real estate began as Fort Pueblo in 1842. Fort Pueblo was built to allow trade and settlement near what was then the US-Mexico border. A few families lived here for several years and traded goods with the Native Americans of the land. Fort Pueblo was raided in the winter of 1854 by the Ute and Jacarilla Apache tribes. It lay empty and abandoned until 1858/1859, when the gold rush hit Colorado.
What is currently known as the city of Pueblo is actually a conglomeration of four towns: Bessemer, Pueblo, Central Pueblo and South Pueblo. The three "Pueblo" towns consolidated into one city in 1886, with Bessemer being added in 1894.
Until the Great Flood of 1921, Pueblo's main source of income was its saddle making industry. The flood wiped out nearly one-third of Pueblo's buildings and businesses, causing a great stress on the local economy that took years to get a hold of. The economy was further hit when the American steel industry declined dramatically during the 1970's and 1980's, forcing changes in one of the biggest employers in the area, what is now known as the Rocky Mountain Steel Mills.
Even with these economic hits in its past, Pueblo has sought to expand its economic horizons by pushing its efforts to build up its downtown area as well as increasing its trail system to capitalize on the beauty of its natural surroundings and entice people to visit.
~ Education in Pueblo
The Pueblo school system is served in large part by two public school systems: Pueblo School District 60 and Pueblo School District 70. Combined, these two districts operate 25 elementary schools, 13 middle schools and nine high schools. There are also five charter schools and nine private schools in occupying Pueblo real estate and serving the city.
In addition, for higher learning, there are two colleges/universities available to the public: Pueblo Community College, a two-year college offering over 50 Associate degree and certificate programs, and Colorado State University - Pueblo, a four year university offering 27 undergraduate programs and many social and academic clubs for students to become a part of.
~ Fun Things to See and Do in Pueblo
Pueblo is a mixture of diverse cultures. It has much to offer its visitors and residents alike. Relive some of Pueblo's history by visiting buildings and historic sites throughout the city. Enjoy Pueblo's culture through the public art projects, museums or galleries. Take in some of the local nightlife with the live entertainment, dining and Festival Fridays. There are great things for families to partake in together, like the children's museum, parks, library and the Pueblo Zoo. Don't forget to bask in the beautiful natural surroundings Pueblo has to offer, like the Lake Pueblo State Park or Historic Arkansas Riverwalk. To find out more about these fun things to see and do, please visit the Greater Pueblo Chamber visitor's site.
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Pueblo Demographics:
Population: 103,495
Med Household Income: $31,261
Med Home Value:
$108,800
Taxes:
City: 3.5%
County: 1%
State: 2.9%
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