Evans, Colorado, was named in honor of Colorado's second territorial governor, John Evans. John Evans was a physician, real estate investor, founder of universities, railroad builder, and politician. In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln offered him the territorial governorship of Colorado; by 1865, the legislature chose him as a senator.
Before his death on July 3, 1897, Dr. Evans left a lasting mark on the State of Colorado when he found that Denver was not going to be a part of the Transcontinental Railroad. He was very instrumental in obtaining a land grant and starting construction of the Denver Pacific Railroad linking Denver with the Transcontinental Railroad in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
On November 22, 1869, our settlement midway between Denver and Cheyenne was the first town to be platted and filed with the clerk of Weld County. Evans also marks the site of the completion of the railroad.
Due to the declining economy of a railroad boomtown, the early 1900s brought hardships to Evans. As a result, the town's economic base shifted to agriculture. This shift helped Evans endure the Great Depression that crippled many small towns across the United States. Agriculture also saw Evans through the rapidly rising inflationary times of the 1960s and '70s.
Current Information
The City of Evans is a highly diversified and stable community experiencing significant growth and development. Evans' population continues to increase, which the Census Bureau identified at 9,514 in 2000 to 14,700 in 2002. As a result, Evans' philosophy of planned, responsible and sustained growth consistently aimed at improving our community's quality of life brings us great economic potential.
Historically, Evans has emerged as a "Bedroom Community". This designation means the City has traditionally developed as a residential community with most of the labor force working elsewhere.
Climate in the Evans area is dry and generally mild, with a 148-day growing season. The winters are mild and summers warm:
• 300 sunshine days
• 36-inch annual snowfall
• 13-inch annual precipitation
• 29 degrees mean January temperature
• 75 degrees mean July temperature
July 17, 2008 The July Business After Hours will be held on July 17th at Wireless Advanced Communications, 3901 W. Service Road in Evans from 5-7. This event is always free to members and their employees and is a fantastic networking opportunity. There will be food, beer and wine, cash prizes and door prizes. This is the first time that Wireless Advanced Communications has hosted a BAH for us so be sure come out and say hello and don't forget your business cards! |
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| May 14, 2008
It's time to think EVANSFEST! This year EvansFest will be held on September 12th and 13th at Riverside Park. The night of the 12th will feature a beer booth and food starting at 5:30 followed by a free concert by Set Forth and, at 8:30, a fireworks display set to music which is becoming a huge attraction. On Saturday the 13th the fun contuinues with a pancake breakfast and 5K run starting at 8. The parade begins at 10 and then at 11:00 the food court and vendor booths open along with a petting zoo, inflatables and the Home Depot Tent for the kids and entertainment and demonstrations. Of course you can't forget our famous (infamous?) NASCAN races throughout the afternoon. If you would like to enter the parade or have a vendor booth please give me a call or e-mail me. The parade is free (prizes are given in 5 catagories) and the booths are $50 ($25 for non-profits). We'll see you there! Michele Jones Executive DirectorMay 14, 2008 May 14, 2008 |
