Editing Sheridan, Colorado (section)

==History==
Sheridan was originally part of the [[Indian Territory]] and has always been a small community. The first white settler of what would become Sheridan was John McBroom in the spring of 1859.<ref name=Hulse>{{cite web | url = http://www.littletongov.org/history/biographies/mcbroom.asp | title = Littleton History: Biographies, McBroom Family | author = Hulse, D. F. | year=2004 | publisher = [[Littleton, Colorado|City of Littleton]] | accessdate = February 25, 2007}}</ref> He homesteaded {{convert|160|acre|km2}}. The town was initially named Petersburg. McBroom built his first log cabin near [[Bear Creek (Colorado)|Bear Creek]] which he later abandoned in 1866 when he married Emma J. Bennett. He prospered as a farmer and found a viable market in [[Denver]] for his goods. He was joined by his brother, Isaac McBroom, in June 1860, who also homesteaded a little over {{convert|160|acre|km2}}. The laying out of the town of Sheridan is credited to Isaac. He was also responsible for the name change from Petersburg to Sheridan. Isaac McBroom's cabin can be toured at the Littleton Historical Museum.

Another prominent figure in Sheridan's early history was Peter Magnes. Originally from [[Sweden]], Magnes was a farmer who immigrated to the United States at the age of 26. In 1859, his first daughter was born on the banks of [[Cherry Creek (Colorado)|Cherry Creek]]. He also purchased {{convert|160|acre|km2}} of land and built a small log cabin. In 1865 Magnes laid out the town of Petersburg and encouraged Swedish families to immigrate to his town. The town had a railroad, hotel, blacksmith, church, newspaper, post office and, of course, taverns.<ref name=Dorward>{{cite web | url = http://www.littletongov.org/history/biographies/magnes.asp | title = Littleton History: Biographies, Peter Magnes | author = Dorward, R. | year=2004 | publisher = [[Littleton, Colorado|City of Littleton]] | accessdate = February 25, 2007}}</ref> The state of Colorado was formed in 1876, putting Sheridan within its new boundaries.

Citizens began moving toward incorporation of Sheridan in January 1890. There was some dispute among the petitioners about boundaries, and the final results were filed in February 1890. On April 14, 1890, the town of Sheridan was incorporated.<ref name=Hutchenson>{{cite web | url = http://www.shs-co.org/ha_morehistory.htm | title = A History of Sheridan, Colorado | author = Bonita Hutchenson | year=2002 | publisher = Sheridan Historical Society | accessdate = February 25, 2007}}</ref>

Sheridan gets its name from U.S. Army General [[Philip H. Sheridan]].<ref name=Sheridan>{{cite web | url = http://www.shs-co.org/ha_sheridan.htm | title = General Philip Henry Sheridan | year=2001 | publisher = Sheridan Historical Society | accessdate = February 25, 2007}}</ref> General Sheridan established [[Fort Logan]], which was originally known as the "Camp close to Denver". It was on the site known as the Johnson Tract, south of the city, with a water supply, the proximity of the railroad, "available space for a parade ground, artesian well possibilities, the beautiful view and the distance from Denver and its saloons."<ref name=Hutchenson/> Because of the military post Sheridan continued to flourish. However, eventually the post was shut down, and it is now a mental health facility that borders Sheridan.

Sheridan has remained a community that continues to influence the surrounding areas, most recently with current redevelopment projects.