Frisco, Colorado facts for kids
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Frisco, Colorado
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Frisco, Colorado
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| Motto(s):
"Main Street of the Rockies"
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Location of the Town of Frisco in Summit County, Colorado
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Colorado | ||
| County | Summit | ||
| Founded | 1873 | ||
| Incorporated | December 3, 1880 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Home rule municipality | 1.777 sq mi (4.602 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.670 sq mi (4.326 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.107 sq mi (0.278 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 9,026 ft (2,751 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Home rule municipality | 2,913 | ||
| • Estimate
(2022)
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2,804 | ||
| • Density | 1,679/sq mi (648.2/km2) | ||
| • Metro | 30,565 | ||
| Time zone | UTC–7 (Central (MST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–6 (MDT) | ||
| ZIP Code |
80443
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| Area code(s) | 970 | ||
| FIPS code | 08-28690 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2412661 | ||
Frisco is a town in Summit County, Colorado, USA. It is a "home rule municipality," which means it has its own local government. In 2020, about 2,900 people lived there.
Frisco is a very popular place for skiers from all over the world. It is close to four big ski resorts: Copper Mountain, Breckenridge, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin.
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History of Frisco
Frisco was started in 1873 by Henry Recen. It grew because of the "Colorado Silver Boom," when lots of silver was found. The town officially became a city on December 3, 1880.
The town's name, Frisco, does not come from San Francisco, California. Instead, it was named after a railroad company called the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway. People hoped that naming the town after the railway would make the train line come to Frisco.
Where is Frisco Located?
Frisco is located in the mountains of Colorado. It covers about 1.777 square miles (4.602 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part is water.
The town sits along the edge of Lake Dillon. This lake is actually a reservoir that was built between 1961 and 1963. The original town of Dillon is now covered by the lake.
Across the water to the east of Frisco are the towns of Dillon, Silverthorne, and Keystone. To the southeast, you can find Breckenridge.
People Living in Frisco
In 2020, there were 2,913 people living in Frisco. There were 1,380 households, which are groups of people living together.
Here's how the population of Frisco has grown over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 48 | — | |
| 1930 | 18 | — | |
| 1940 | 60 | 233.3% | |
| 1950 | 87 | 45.0% | |
| 1960 | 316 | 263.2% | |
| 1970 | 471 | 49.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,221 | 159.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,601 | 31.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,443 | 52.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,683 | 9.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,913 | 8.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,804 | 4.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Fun Things to Do in Frisco
Frisco was once famous for hosting the first official state BBQ challenge in Colorado, starting in 1993. This event was held every year and helped raise money for non-profit groups. Over many years, it raised more than $500,000. However, the event moved to Copper Mountain in 2023 and is no longer held in Frisco.
Getting Around Frisco
You can travel to and from Frisco using public transportation. Bustang is a bus service that connects Frisco to other cities like Denver and Grand Junction.
The Summit Stage provides free bus rides within the area. You can use it to travel between Frisco and nearby towns like Silverthorne and Breckenridge.
Famous People from Frisco
- Michelle Black, a writer who writes novels.
- Jon Kreamelmeyer (born 1947), a skier and coach.
Sister Cities
Frisco has a "sister city" relationship with another town:
- Nishikawa, in Yamagata, Japan - This partnership started on August 29, 1990.
See also
In Spanish: Frisco (Colorado) para niños
