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Weld County covers an area of 3,999 square miles in north central Colorado. It is bordered on the north by Wyoming and Nebraska and on the south by the Denver metropolitan area. The third largest county in Colorado, Weld County has an area greater than that of Rhode Island, Delaware and the District of Columbia combined. All areas of Colorado lying east of Larimer County and north of the present Adams County were in the original Weld County. It was one of 17 counties established by the first territorial legislature in September 1861. Weld County was named for Lucius Weld, the first territorial secretary. During the first 16 years of Weld County's history the county seat was moved from St. Vrain to Latham (three miles east of the present Greeley) to Evans, to Greeley, to Evans again, and finally in 1877, returned to Greeley. For Weld County, its liveability is just one of the features that make it a better place to be. Abundant Colorado sunshine, low humidity, cool, summer nights and mild winters provide a climate people appreciate. Recreational opportunities are almost endless. Much of Weld County is within an hour's distance of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Sports fans don't have far to go to cheer for their favorite professional teams in Denver. Weld County's cultural assets include Centennial Village, an authentic recreation of pioneer life on the Colorado plains. The Meeker Museum in Greeley is a national historic site. Fort Vasquez In southern Weld County has an exciting history as an early Colorado trading post. The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the oldest symphony orchestra west of the Mississippi. The University of Northern Colorado's Little Theatre of the Rockies is one of America's premier college dramatic organizations.
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