num_pages: 128
description: In the winter of 1869 the little town of Evans Colorado was abuzz with excitement. The Denver Pacific Railroad completed the track that connected Denver to the Union Pacific line in Cheyenne making Evans a major hub for travelers and home to the railroad superintendents office. In its early years Evans welcomed new settlers almost every day. Veterans innkeepers businessmen educators farmers and many others chose to make their home in the Queen City of the Platte. While Evans experienced a few setbacks over the years it continued to grow and thrive. Now home to nearly 19000 people Evans has the distinction of being the oldest town in Weld County with a rich history full of exciting characters who had a vision for this little town on the plains.
language: English
title: Evans
publisher: Arcadia Publishing