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{1} ##LOC[OK]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Cancel]## History of Weld Weld County, Colorado Menu Menu Home Courthouse 100 The Jewel of the Plains William Bowman: The architect Behind the Building Courthouse Architecture The Men Behind the Courthouse The History of Weld County's Courthouses Why Residents Were Hesitant An Unusual Find in the Attic The Courthouse's Most Nefarious Visitors A Photographer's Muse The Mystery of the Bathroom Ballots The Courthouse Clocks Fair 100 "We Want A Fair" Changes, challenges and continued agricultural success Retinal imaging verifies ID of showmanship livestock Fair manager brings new concepts to boost fair attendance 4-H members reach new heights with model rocketry project Fair royalty program teaches discipline and commitment Technology every-evolving at the Weld County Fair The Fair was just the start in a life dedicated to agriculture Joy and satisfaction - the result of 65 years of service to 4-H Participation in the Fair leads to lifetime of memories Where are they now? What the Fair means to me County 150 Weld County Seal Entertainment in Weld People of Weld County Natural Resources Business in Weld County Agriculture in Weld County Transportation in Weld County Education in Weld County Justice in Weld County Weld County Towns Old Weld County Kids Corner Media Releases Your Stories Home Courthouse 100 The Jewel of the Plains William Bowman: The architect Behind the Building Courthouse Architecture The Men Behind the Courthouse The History of Weld County's Courthouses Why Residents Were Hesitant An Unusual Find in the Attic The Courthouse's Most Nefarious Visitors A Photographer's Muse The Mystery of the Bathroom Ballots The Courthouse Clocks Fair 100 "We Want A Fair" Changes, challenges and continued agricultural success Retinal imaging verifies ID of showmanship livestock Fair manager brings new concepts to boost fair attendance 4-H members reach new heights with model rocketry project Fair royalty program teaches discipline and commitment Technology every-evolving at the Weld County Fair The Fair was just the start in a life dedicated to agriculture Joy and satisfaction - the result of 65 years of service to 4-H Participation in the Fair leads to lifetime of memories Where are they now? What the Fair means to me County 150 Weld County Seal Entertainment in Weld People of Weld County Natural Resources Business in Weld County Agriculture in Weld County Transportation in Weld County Education in Weld County Justice in Weld County Weld County Towns Old Weld County Kids Corner Media Releases Your Stories Welcome to Weld County Colorado Located in northern Colorado, Weld County is home to charming small towns, thriving cities and approximately 4,000 square miles of wide open sky and beautiful mountain views. Our history is rooted in the land, our western heritage runs deep, and we’re glad you’re here to learn more! Topics - Stories Courthouse 100 This year, the iconic Weld County Courthouse celebrates its 100th year. Read More Courthouse Clocks The Weld County Fair is an annual free event held the last week in July. Our fair is open to the public and boasts a variety of displays and contests. Read More Discover History Beginning in the early 1800s Westward expansion brought trappers, traders, miners, ranchers and eventually farmers and merchants who built over 100 communities in what would become Weld County. Read More 19th Judicial District The history of the courts provides a glimpse into Weld County's past. Through the years, courtroom drama has been the source of anger, anxiety, fear and joy. Read More Wonderful Weld County How is this possible in a region that in 1821, Major Stephen H. Long said would never be fit for human habitation and should remain forever the unmolested haunt of the native hunter, bison and jackal? The answer is irrigation. The Section No. 3 Ditch Company, which was incorporated in 1870, is said to have been “the first ditch in the United States built specifically to grow food”. DISCOVER HISTORY In 2011, Weld County celebrated its sesquicentennial (150 th ) anniversary by developing a web site to house the numerous stories and historic information gathered during that celebration. In 2015, Weld County commemorated the 40 th Anniversary of its Home Rule Charter. In 2017, the community marked the 100 th anniversary of the Weld County Courthouse, and this year we will enjoy the centennial celebration of the Weld County Fair. With so much history being gathered and celebrated, we thought it appropriate to develop a new history site to house “our story”. This site will continue to grow as more documents are added. We hope you find Weld’s history as interesting and valuable as we do, and we appreciate you visiting this page! We are social Join us on facebook Follow us on twitter Check us on youtube View our Pinterest Keep in touch Phone (970) 336-7203 Weld County Offices Weld County Colorado, 1150 O ST. 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