The Town of Superior was founded in 1896; and over a hundred years later the community decided it was time to create an icon downtown to serve as a vibrant civic and commercial hub—a place to gather, connect, and reflect Superior’s small-town character while supporting its future growth.
We recognize that, long before being officially incorporated, this area was the ancestral homeland to Native people from many Indigenous nations, including the Ute, Cheyenne, Comanche, Arapaho, Sioux, and Kiowa. Descendants of these original people remain here, and their historical relationship and connection with this land continues. You can learn more about Colorado’s Native American history and heritage through the nonprofit History Colorado.
The following is a brief history of events involved in the creation of Downtown Superior.
