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Morrison, CO

The Town of Morrison is a home rule municipality in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The population was 396 at the 2020 census.

This small foothills settlement is named after George Morrison (April 16, 1822 – June 11, 1895), a builder and businessman who left a mark not only on the town that now bears his name, but on the history of the area. A stonemason who immigrated from Canada to the Mt. Vernon area in 1859, he helped found the town of Mt. Vernon and built the Mt. Vernon House, seat of the territorial government under Robert Steele, and an important stop for travelers on the Mt. Vernon Toll Road from Denver to the goldfields of the Rocky Mountains. He became a U.S. citizen on May 22, 1862. George Morrison later moved south to Bear Creek, where he founded the Morrison Stone, Lime, and Town Co., and in 1874 platted the town that became known as Morrison, or briefly as Mt. Morrison. With Gov. John Evans, he was instrumental in bringing the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad to Morrison in 1874.

The Town of Morrison was officially incorporated following a unanimous election on January 9, 1906. Sixty-nine votes were cast. On February 13, 1906, a second election gave the newly created town a board of trustees. The first mayor was Thomas Cowan Morrison, son of the town's founder. The original trustees were Dr. Frank L. Luce, Charles Pike, Jacob Schneider, J.W. McLean, Peter O. Nelson, and Lawrence E. "Lee" LaGrow. Most of those names are well recognized as pioneers in Morrison's history. The new board held its first meeting on February 14, 1906.

Morrison is located at 39°39′6″N 105°11′25″W (39.651764, -105.190344). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land. Morrison is southwest of Denver and is located on State Highway 470 and Morrison Road.

The Morrison postal ZIP code (80465) extends west up Turkey Creek Canyon and south of the town. It thus applies to an area covering approximately 5,000 addresses. Because the Morrison Post Office serves this large area beyond the town boundaries proper, many events and people connected with "Morrison" are actually in unincorporated portions of Jefferson County.

Morrison offers amazing programs and even facilities that cater to health and wellness. Elixir Mind Body Massage offers therapeutic massages, couples massages, and specialized treatments like CBD-infused massages. Vital Root Massage focuses on therapeutic massage techniques to relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Spavia Day Spa offers customized massages along with spa treatments like facials and body wraps. The Joint offers affordable chiropractic care without the need for appointments. Colorado Pain Care specializes in chiropractic care for pain management, sports injuries, and rehabilitation. Ascent Health Center provides chiropractic care, massage therapy, and other wellness services.

Top Sites in Morrison, CO are Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, Bandimere Speedway, Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center, and Morrison Natural History Museum.

Population: 375 (2022). ZIP code: 80465. Area code(s): Both 303 and 720. Elevation: 1,941 m (6,368 ft). Area: 4.24 km2 (2.2 sq mi). 

FAQs

What is Morrison, Colorado known for?

This town, at the bottom of winding Bear Creek Canyon, is perhaps most famous for the nearby natural outdoor concert venue, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Near town, a bike path skirts Bear Creek and leads to Bear Creek Lake Park, where you'll find an extensive trail system, reservoir and lakes for kayaking and SUPing. Dinosaur Ridge is a must-see for geology or archaeology buffs; exposed dinosaur prints are perfectly entombed in sandstone all over this self-guided tour. The visitor center in Morrison may help you start the journey, and more bones are on display at the Morrison Natural History Museum.

Is Morrison, CO expensive to live in?

Morrison is ranked 55 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Morrison is 106.8% of the national average. The median household income in Morrison is $120,313, which is 50% more than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $53,906, which is 26% more than that of the state. The average rent in Morrison (located in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metro) metro area for a 2-bed home is $2,145, which is 45% more than the average rent across the US.

What is the ethnicity of Morrison, Colorado?

The average household income in Morrison is $128,075 with a poverty rate of 3.64%. The median age in Morrison is 58 years: 46.8 years for males, and 68.9 years for females. the racial composition of Morrison was White: 93.38%, Black or African American: 2.29%, Two or more races: 2.04%, Asian: 1.53%, and other race: 0.76%.

Sources

Town of Morrison

Wikipedia

Colorado

Flyhomes

World Population Review

Elixir Mind Body Massage

Vital Root Massage

Spavia Day Spa

The Joint

Colorado Pain Care

Ascent Health Center

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

Bandimere Speedway

Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center

Morrison Natural History Museum

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