Fort Collins. Greeley. Loveland. Windsor. Wellington. It's no secret that Northern Colorado towns have a diverse set of names, but how did they get them?

If you've ever asked yourself that question, look no further.

We did digging around city archives and found these were the inspirations for the names of Northern Colorado cities:

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How Northern Colorado Cities Got Their Names

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