Editing Sheridan, Colorado

{{short description|City in Colorado, United States}}
{{about|the city in Arapahoe County, Colorado|the town in Kiowa County, Colorado|Sheridan Lake, Colorado}}
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The '''City of Sheridan''' is a [[List of cities and towns in Colorado#Home rule municipality|home rule municipality]] located in [[Arapahoe County, Colorado|Arapahoe County]], [[Colorado]], [[United States]]. Sheridan is a part of the [[Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The population was 6,105 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020" />

==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.

==Geography==
Sheridan is located at {{coord|39|38|56|N|105|1|4|W|type:city}} (39.648920, -105.017681).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|5.9|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|5.7|km2|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.2|km2|order=flip}}, or 2.91%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0869645| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212174941/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0869645| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Sheridan city, Colorado| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=May 6, 2013}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1900= 442
|1910= 498
|1920= 455
|1930= 587
|1940= 712
|1950= 1715
|1960= 3559
|1970= 4787
|1980= 5377
|1990= 4976
|2000= 5600
|2010= 5664
|2020= 6105
|footnote=[[United States census|U.S. Decennial Census]]
}}
<!--As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 5,600 people, 2,236 households, and 1,372 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,543.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,395 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,087.8|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 77.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.88% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.20% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.68% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 12.54% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.64% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 32.52% of the population.

There were 2,236 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,984, and the median income for a family was $38,500. Males had a median income of $29,655 versus $22,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,635. About 9.0% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.-->{{clear}}

==Education==
The [[Sheridan School District (Colorado)|Sheridan School District]]<!--UNI 06540--> operates area public schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st08_co/schooldistrict_maps/c08005_arapahoe/DC20SD_C08005.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Arapahoe County, CO|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-11-01|page=1 (PDF p. 2/6)}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st08_co/schooldistrict_maps/c08005_arapahoe/DC20SD_C08005_SD2MS.txt Text list].</ref>

==Transportation==
===Highways===
Three [[highways]] run through the city of Sheridan:
* [[File:US 85.svg|25px]] '''[[U.S. Highway 85 (Colorado)|US 85 (South Santa Fe Drive)]]''' runs along the city's eastern edge, both entering and exiting Sheridan via [[Englewood, Colorado|Englewood]]
* [[File:US 285.svg|25px]] '''[[U.S. Route 285|US 285]]''' runs east–west within the city. It runs from the city's eastern border with [[Englewood, Colorado|Englewood]] to its western border with [[Denver]].
* [[File:Colorado 88.svg|25px]] '''[[Colorado State Highway 88|State Highway 88 (South Federal Boulevard)]]''' runs from the city's southern border with [[Englewood, Colorado|Englewood]] to its northern border with [[Denver]].

===Mass transit===
[[Image:OxfordRTD.JPG|thumb|right|The Oxford/City of Sheridan light rail station]]
The [[Regional Transportation District]] provides [[bus]] and [[light rail]] service to Sheridan. Light rail service to the city began on July 14, 2000, on the [[C Line (RTD)|C]] and [[D Line (RTD)|D Lines]], however [[C Line (RTD)|C Line]] operation ended on January 10, 2021. [[Oxford-City of Sheridan station]] serves as the sole light rail station within the city. While the station platform is located within the city, the only entrance to the station is in [[Englewood, Colorado|Englewood]].

==In popular culture==
Sheridan was the setting for the short-lived [[Western (genre)|western]] TV series [[Legend (TV series)|''Legend'']]. When the writers originally chose the name, they were not aware that the town of "Sheridan, Colorado" existed.<ref>Source: E-mail from Bill Dial, co-creator, dated 1996</ref> The show takes place in 1876, some time before Sheridan was incorporated.

==See also==
{{portal|Geography|North America|<!--Northern America-->|United States|Colorado}}
*[[Outline of Colorado]]
**[[Index of Colorado-related articles]]
*[[State of Colorado]]
**[[Colorado cities and towns]]
***[[Colorado municipalities]]
**[[Colorado counties]]
***[[Arapahoe County, Colorado]]
**[[List of statistical areas in Colorado]]
***[[Front Range Urban Corridor]]
***[[North Central Colorado Urban Area]]
***[[Denver-Aurora-Boulder, CO Combined Statistical Area]]
***[[Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area]]
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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.ci.sheridan.co.us/ City of Sheridan official website]
*[http://dtdapps.coloradodot.info/staticdata/Downloads/CityMaps/Sheridan.pdf CDOT map of the City of Sheridan]
*[http://www.shs-co.org/ Sheridan Historical Society]
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[[Category:Denver metropolitan area]]
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