Milliken's history starts with the settlement of Hillsboro in the 1860's.  Hillsboro was the trade center for the immediate area and was located just adjacent to present day Milliken.  Established in 1907, Milliken was named after Judge John D. Milliken, a pioneer lawyer who helped establish the Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Railroad (DL&N).  With the growth of the sugar beet industry and its transport, Milliken was a hub of commerce in northern Colorado.

A disastrous fire, the first of several, hit the town in 1911 and destroyed three businesses.  Other fires and a decline in railroad transport dealt their blows to the community.  Many changes have happened in Milliken in the last 20 years.  The streets were unpaved even into the early 1980's.  The town continues to grow and still benefits from the land that first drew settlers and developers.  Milliken now boasts a population of almost 3000, and welcomes all its new residents.

Milliken features many 'up & coming' business developments and residential communities. Milliken has been a rural, farming community but has become more business oriented by bringing in a new recreation facility and strip mall to attract business.

Relocation Information: This quiet little bedroom community is also up and coming being just East of Johnstown about 6 miles. Lots of new construction has been popping up and a great selection of available lots for builders to build starter homes. Commercial in Milliken consists of homey restaurants, automotive services, a new charter school and recreation center and a plaza with small shops like coffee & workout areas. Milliken shares the school district along with Johnstown (RE-5J) along with the library facilities!