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 Welcome to the Official
Town of Louisville, Colorado
Community Directory
Located on the growing technology corridor between Denver and Boulder,
Louisville is a modern community offset by a historic downtown, with approximately 19,000 residents. The history of Louisville
goes back to August 1877 when Welch Mine, the first coal mine of the area, was opened and the land owner in the area, Louis
Nawatny, platted his farm land into the town he named for himself-Louisville. Louisville was different than other coalmine
towns as the miners lived in town and then walked to work at the mines. It was known as being a "safe" mining area, and people
came from all over the U.S. and Europe to work here. From 1877 to 1952 (when the last mines in Louisville were closed) over
30 coalmines were in operation in the Louisville area. After the last mine closed, the population dwindled. However, in recent
years manufacturing plants have opened in Louisville providing employment opportunities and attracting new residents.
The City, incorporated in 1882, lies in Boulder County roughly six miles east of the City of Boulder
and 25 miles northwest of Denver. This is a city with a rich mining heritage, and an eclectic blend of hometown
atmosphere with a progressive, modern outlook. The rich heritage of values and traditions found in Louisville Colorado
forms the basis for a thriving modern community. At this time, the City owns, either alone or in conjunction with other
governmental entities, approximately 1700 acres of designated open space. The residential size of the City is not likely to
grow significantly as there is little room. Commercial and industrial growth are expected, however, as there is room
for both in Centennial Valley and the Colorado Tech Center.
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