City of Longmont
Longmont, Colorado is in the northeastern corner of Boulder County, 37 miles north of Denver, and overlooks the valley of the St. Vrain River. It is approximately 10 miles east of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, with an elevation of 4,979 feet. Nearby is Roosevelt National Forest with its many recreation areas, while Rocky Mountain Park, and the spectacular Trail Ridge Road, is but 30 miles to the northwest.
The City of Longmont is a full service municipality offering electric, water and wastewater utilities, police and fire protection, human and cultural services, community development, parks and recreation, and much more. Longmont has approximately 58,000 residents.
A Brief History of Longmont
Longmont was founded in 1871 by members of the "Chicago Colorado Colony" who settled in the St. Vrain Valley. An expedition headed by Major Stephen H. Long explored the valley in 1820. Longmont's name is a combination of "Long" from Long's Peak and "mont" from the French word for mountain.
The Town of Longmont was incorporated January 7, 1873, and is now governed by a council-manager form of government under a home rule City charter adopted August 8, 1961. There are seven City Council members, including the Mayor.
City of Longmont, 350 Kimbark, Longmont, CO 80501
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