Capital of Colorado/Golden

--THIS TABLET IS THE PROPERTY OF THE STATE OF COLORADO --

From 1862 to 1867 Golden was the territorial capital of Colorado. Legislative sessions were held in this building (erected by W.A.H. Loveland) and in others, now demolished, across the street.

Golden was named for Thomas L. Golden who camped on the site in 1858. Town founded by Boston Company June 12, 1859, incorporated Jan. 2, 1871.

--Placed by the State Historical Society of Colorado from the Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation and by the Mount Lookout Chapter, D.A.R. 1936.