Colorado Newspaper Archives (1870–2021)
59 Publications • 2,436,474 Pages
1870–2021
Colorado's archive on NewspaperArchive covers 59 newspaper titles and 2,436,474 pages from 1870 to 2021. The Greeley Tribune, one of the earliest titles in the collection, was founded in 1870, the year Colorado's silver and gold mining booms began drawing settlers from across the country. Papers from Denver, Leadville, and smaller mining camps documented the fortunes made and lost in the mountains, the railroad network that connected Colorado to national markets, and the towns that grew up around both. Search is free; full page access requires a subscription.
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Colorado Family History and Genealogy
NewspaperArchive.com is packed with facts and stories about historical Colorado, but old newspaper articles are also a treasure trove for genealogy research. You never know what you might find when you search through our historical archives—maybe an old family recipe or a long-lost relative.
Old Colorado Newspapers can save your family history when you hit a wall. Historical newspapers often fill in the gaps where other government and church records fail. In Colorado newspaper archives, you might be able to find names, dates, and vital events that will help you trace your ancestry back even further.
But family history isn't just about the facts and information—it's about the stories, the photographs, the life. In Colorado newspapers, you are likely to find just that. Your ancestors may have been mentioned in an article about a business or they might be in a school photo that was featured in the paper. While other records are great at gathering simple facts and data, newspapers provide stories that bring your family history to life. Find your family today—start searching Colorado historic newspapers.
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Colorado became the 38th state of the United States on August 1, 1876. This milestone marked the beginning of a new era for the region, which had previously been a part of various territories. Search by name to find ancestors, historical figures, and other important people. Sift through historical newspapers to find articles and stories about those who have passed on. Uncover the legacies left for future generations. Look for your family members that have passed on and learn what they were known for among their community. Read their stories and experience the details of their everyday life.
Search for keywords and gain a new perspective on historical events. Look through the Colorado newspaper archive and get a first-hand account of what it was like to live through momentous events like the Great Dust Bowl or the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. Jump into the past of Nederland to learn about the history of the Frozen Dead Guy Festival.
The Colorado newspaper archive is full of the defeats, desires, and victories of the Coloradans of the past! So kick your feet up and open the paper to discover the history of your Colorado ancestors and their communities.
Looking for something specific in Colorado newspapers? Our archives include major publications from around the state, including Denver Colorado Prospector, Greely Daily Tribune, and Pueblo Chieftain. Search for publishers or browse all publishers in Colorado.
Colorado newspaper archives contain papers from 55 publishers dating back to 23 Nov, 1870, so you have a great chance of finding the stories and information you are looking for. We are always reaching out to libraries and publishers in Colorado and across the United States to acquire more newspaper content to add to NewspaperArchive.com for you, so keep checking back to find new content and continue your ancestry search. Newspapers often feature events like marriages, births, deaths or obituaries, and other life events.