Denver (disambiguation) facts for kids
Denver is the capital city of the U.S. state of Colorado.
The name Denver can also mean many other things. This page helps you understand the different uses of the word "Denver."
Places Named Denver
Many places around the world are named Denver. Most of them are in the United States.
In the United States
- Denver, Illinois: A small community.
- Denver, Indiana: A town.
- Denver, Iowa: A city.
- Denver, Kentucky: A small community.
- Denver, Missouri: A village.
- Denver, North Carolina: A community.
- Denver, Ross County, Ohio: A community.
- Denver, Wood County, Ohio: Another community in Ohio.
- Denver, Pennsylvania: A borough (a type of town).
- Denver, West Virginia: A community.
- Denver City, Texas: A town.
- Denver Township, Richland County, Illinois: A township.
- Denver Township, Isabella County, Michigan: A township.
- Denver Township, Newaygo County, Michigan: Another township in Michigan.
- Denver Township, Rock County, Minnesota: A township.
- Denver Township, Adams County, Nebraska: A township.
- Denver Basin: A large area of land in eastern Colorado. It's known for its geology.
Elsewhere in the World
- Denver, Nova Scotia, Canada: A village.
- Denver, Norfolk, United Kingdom: A village and civil parish.
Ships Named Denver
Several ships in the United States Navy have been named after the city of Denver.
- Denver-class cruiser: This was a group of ships in the US Navy.
- USS Denver (C-14): A cruiser ship. It was used from 1904 to 1931.
- USS Denver (CL-58): A light cruiser. It was used during World War II.
- USS Denver (LPD-9): An amphibious transport ship. It was used starting in 1968.
Arts and Entertainment
The name Denver also appears in movies, music, and books.
- "Denver" (song): A song by Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Band.
- Denver, the Last Dinosaur: This is a cartoon show. Denver is the main character, a friendly dinosaur.
- Dapper Denver Dooley: A cartoon character. He was a rival to Woody Woodpecker.
- Duke of Denver: A made-up noble title. It appears in the Lord Peter Wimsey mystery books.
People Named Denver
- Denver (name): Many people have Denver as their first name or last name.
Other Uses of Denver
The word Denver is also used in other ways.
- Denver boot: This is a special clamp. It is used to stop a car from moving.
- Denver omelette: A type of omelette. It is also called a western omelette. It usually has ham, peppers, and onions.
- Denver sandwich: A type of sandwich.
- The Denver Dry Goods Company: This was a large store. It operated in Denver, Colorado, for many years.
- Denver Pioneers: These are the sports teams. They represent the University of Denver.
See also
In Spanish: Denver (desambiguación) para niños
- All pages with titles containing "Denver"
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