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Englewood, CO

The City of Englewood is a home rule municipality located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 33,659 at the 2020 United States Census. Englewood is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area, and the Front Range Urban Corridor. Englewood is located immediately south of Denver in the South Platte River Valley.

The recorded history of Englewood began in 1858 when gold was discovered on what came to be called Little Dry Creek by William Green Russell, an early settler of the High Plains. Two years later, Thomas Skerritt, considered to be the founder of the city, established a home in the area, which was called Orchard Place. Four years later, the first road connecting Denver and Orchard Place was created by Skerritt himself, using his plow. In 1879, the first telephone arrived in the area.

In 1883, the Cherrelyn horsecar path was laid. The Cherrelyn trolley was and is an important city icon, being carried up Broadway by horse and down by gravity. The city was incorporated in 1903, but Skerritt was edged out by J.C. Jones as the first city mayor. Jones was a prominent landowner, having originally owned almost all of what is now north Englewood. 

Englewood is located at 39°38′49″N 104°59′31″W (39.646837, -104.991986). The city is 5,371 feet (1,637 m) above sea level, higher than Denver. At the 2020 United States Census, the town had a total area of 4,257 acres (17.229 km2) including 56 acres (0.227 km2) of water.

Englewood has an amazing list of health and wellness centers and programs for its residents. Ascent Health Center provides chiropractic care, massage therapy, and other wellness services. Life Chiropractic Wellness Center offers chiropractic adjustments, corrective exercises, and nutritional counseling. Colorado Physical Therapy Specialists provides a variety of physical therapy services, including manual therapy, sports rehabilitation, and orthopedic care. Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center along with orthopedic services, Panorama offers physical therapy programs to aid in recovery from orthopedic injuries and surgeries. The Broadmoor Spa is located at the renowned Broadmoor resort; this spa offers luxurious treatments in a beautiful setting. The Spa at St Julien provides a range of services including massages, facials, and body treatments.

Top Sites in Englewood, CO: Pirates Cove Water Park, Gothic Theatre, and Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre. 

Population: 33,642 (2022). Elevation: 5,371′. ZIP codes: 80110 & 80113, PO Boxes 80150 & 80151 & 80155. Area code(s): 303 and 720. Area: 4,257 acres (17.229 km2).
 

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Is Englewood Colorado a nice area?

Living in Englewood offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Englewood, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Englewood and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Englewood are above average.

What is Englewood, CO known for?

Englewood is a proudly independent, full-service community with the third highest concentration of millennials in Colorado.  Minutes from world-class art and entertainment venues in downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountain foothills, Englewood is home to major medical and manufacturing facilities along with its foodie, arts, and startup communities centered in historic downtown Englewood and the Central Business District. Englewood is also a transportation hub with two light rail stops on the Denver regional passenger rail system and exceptional roadway access provided from all directions by US Highway 285 (Hampden Ave.) and US Highway 85 (Santa Fe Blvd.).

Is Englewood, CO a suburb of Denver?

Englewood is a municipality located in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was recorded as having 33,659 residents in the 2020 United States Census. Englewood is also a part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metropolitan area and Urban Corridor; it’s situated south of Denver in the South Platte River Valley. In the 2020 United States Census, the town had a total area of 6.652 square miles, or 4,257 acres.

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City of Englewood

Wikipedia

Niche

KLA Group

Ascent Health Center

Life Chiropractic Wellness Center

Colorado Physical Therapy Specialists

Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center

The Broadmoor Spa

The Spa at St Julien

Pirates Cove Water Park 

Gothic Theatre 

Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre

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