About EvergreenHead into the mountains just west of Denver, and you'll discover the perfect place to call home, Evergreen. Here, all the qualities of peaceful mountain living come together in a full-service mountain community. Yet the amenities and services of metropolitan Denver are just 30 miles away.Cradled in the Rocky Mountains at about 7,500 feet elevation, Evergreen features a beautiful mountain lake in the town's center, excellent Jefferson County R-1 schools and a thriving community spirit. Many residents work in nearby Denver -- just a 40 minute commute to downtown and the Denver Tech Center. While others choose to both live and work in the mountain community. Sister communities include Conifer and Aspen Park to the south and Genesee and Lookout Mountain to the north - with many little alpine hideaways in between. Founded around 1875, Evergreen has a colorful and interesting history. Back in the 1860's, homesteader Thomas Bergen established a ranch and hotel on what was once the summer hunting range for the Ute and Arapahoe Indians. Many ranchers, lumbermen and farmers followed, harvesting the dense forests and supplying lumber for Denver's burgeoning construction industry. By the 1920's, Evergreen had evolved into a popular summer resort for Denver residents, catering to Hollywood movie stars and America's elite. As roads improved and automobile travel became more prevalent, the identity of the town began to change. And by the 1970's, Evergreen was established as a year-round commuter community. All the best things in life seem to come together in Evergreen. Friendly people, breathtaking mountain vistas, pine forests thick with wildlife, an abundance of recreational, social and businesses opportunities, and gorgeous mountain homes. All within close proximity to the amenities and services of the big city With its welcome quality of life, tranquil mountain setting, and intimate community appeal, Evergreen is indeed the perfect place to call home. |
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