Located in Boulder County, Colorado, Longmont was established in 1871. Named for its views of Longs Peak, the iconic 14,259-foot mountain. Left Hand Brewing Company, one of Colorado's best craft breweries, is in Longmont.
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Founded1871|Population103,000|Peak103,000(2024)|CountyBoulder County
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1871Founded: Agricultural colony with views of Longs Peak.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Longmont's identity and economy.
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1990Tech Companies Arrive: Seagate, Amgen and others establish facilities.
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2013Major Flooding: 1000-year rain event causes severe flooding.
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2023Passes 100K: Boulder County's 2nd city crosses six figures.
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1871Culture
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1942Government
Military Presence
1990Business
Tech Companies Arrive
2013Disaster
Major Flooding
2023Business
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Did You Know?
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Named for its views of Longs Peak, the iconic 14,259-foot mountain.
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Left Hand Brewing Company, one of Colorado's best craft breweries, is in Longmont.
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The 2013 floods caused over $2 billion in damage across the Front Range.
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Longmont is located in Boulder County, Colorado.
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Longmont was founded in 1871.
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