- Golden sets along Clear Creek on the edge of the foothills of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Golden was founded during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush on Jun 16th,1859. Named after Thomas L. Golden the City’s original name was Golden City. As Golden City it served as the capital of the Territory of Jefferson from 1860 to 1861. Golden was also the official capital of the Territory of Colorado from 1862 to 1867 before Colorado was as state and the capitol was moved to Denver.Read More...
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Make your Saturday special with a ride in the Goose No. 7 or in a 19th century passenger coach pulled by Locomotive No. 4. Every Saturday. Every weekend,weather permitting,with departures every 20 minutes. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Train fare:$4 Adults/Seniors,$2 Children. Ride with us this Saturday and lose track of time.



