Sheridan, Colorado
Sheridan is a city of 6,005 people in Arapahoe County, Colorado, founded in 1890.
Why visit Sheridan
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 60 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas River Point 14 & RPX, Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver, Arapahoe Acres and Avoca Lodge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Sheridan
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sheridan
The City of Sheridan is a home rule municipality located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. Sheridan is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,105 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Sheridan, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Regal Cinemas River Point 14 & RPX
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
3565 South Platte River Drive, Sheridan
Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver
School · 3.6 mi
US university unit in Denver, Colorado, US
Museums and landmarks13
Arapahoe Acres
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Englewood, Colorado
Avoca Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Place in Denver, Colorado, United States of America
David W. Brown House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Colorado, United States of America
Fort Logan National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
United States National Cemetery
Geneva Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Colorado, United States
Knight-Wood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Littleton, Colorado, listed on the NRHP in Arapahoe County
Little Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
House in Cherry Hills Village, United States of America
Loretto Heights Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic building in Denver, Colorado, United States
Maitland Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Colorado, United States
Owen Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Single-family detached home in Arapahoe County, United States of America
Town Hall Arts Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Theater in Littleton, Colorado
Littleton Main Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Grant-Frontier Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Park and historical site in Denver, Colorado
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes60
Bistro King Asian Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 mi
3542 South Fox Street
Mo-Tu, Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa-Su 12:00-21:30
HipPOPs handcrafted gelato bars
Ice cream · 0.6 mi
3119 West Hampden Avenue, Sheridan
Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00
fellow traveler
Restaurant · 1.7 mi
3487 South Broadway, Englewood
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
48 more on the map.
History
Sheridan was originally part of the Indian Territory and has always been a small community. The first white settler of what would become Sheridan was John McBroom in the spring of 1859. He homesteaded 160 acres (0.65 km2). The town was initially named Petersburg. McBroom built his first log cabin near Bear Creek which he later abandoned in 1866 when he married Emma J. Bennett. He prospered as a farmer and found a viable market in Denver for his goods. He was joined by his brother, Isaac McBroom, in June 1860, who also homesteaded a little over 160 acres (0.65 km2). The laying out of the town of Sheridan is credited to Isaac. He was also responsible for the name change from Petersburg to Sheridan. Isaac McBroom's cabin can be toured at the Littleton Historical Museum.
Another prominent figure in Sheridan's early history was Peter Magnes. Originally from Sweden, Magnes was a farmer who immigrated to the United States at the age of 26. In 1859, his first daughter was born on the banks of Cherry Creek. He also purchased 160 acres (0.65 km2) of land and built a small log cabin. In 1865 Magnes laid out the town of Petersburg and encouraged Swedish families to immigrate to his town. The town had a railroad, hotel, blacksmith, church, newspaper, post office and, of course, taverns. The state of Colorado was formed in 1876, putting Sheridan within its new boundaries.
From the History section of Sheridan, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
InTown Suites Extended Stay Denver CO - Englewood
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
2900 West Hampden Avenue, Sheridan
Churches and places of worship10
Bethany Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.7 mi
4200 South Acoma Street, Englewood
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Betty K Marler Youth Services Center
School · 3.7 mi
7862 West Mansfield Parkway, Denver
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School
School · 3.2 mi
1300 South Lowell Boulevard, Denver
Healthcare12
Map of Sheridan
195 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 19°F | 0.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 20°F | 0.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 28°F | 1.2 in | 5.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 34°F | 2.1 in | 4.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 2.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 53°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 60°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 58°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 49°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 37°F | 1.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 28°F | 0.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 20°F | 0.6 in | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marston Fltr Plt (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Arapahoe County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-08-25: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-09-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-12: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2007-01-07: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Centennial Airport (APA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Englewood 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Bow Mar 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Littleton 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Cherry Hills Village 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Columbine Valley 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Columbine 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Holly Hills 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Lakewood 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Dakota Ridge 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Greenwood Village 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sheridan, Colorado, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Loretto Heights Academy, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- THAC Front, The original uploader was Timclare at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arapahoe Acres, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort logan national cemetery, Tony Massey, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Geneva Home, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Avoca Lodge Denver CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Knight-Wood House, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MaitlandEstate, UltraSparky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OwenEstate, UltraSparky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- David W Brown House, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LittleEstate, UltraSparky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Littleton Main Street, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church (Englewood, Colorado), Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
- Holy Name Catholic Church in Denver Colorado, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 XL, black, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1, blue, front, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1950 Ford F-1, black, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1949 Ford pickup truck, red, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1, black, front right side, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1934 Ford pickup truck, grey, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1940 Ford Deluxe, orange, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1937 Ford 4-Door Sedan, beige, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1977 Ford Maverick, grey, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1939 Ford pickup truck, cream, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1951 Ford F1, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1954 Ford Crestline, red, rear left side, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1924 Ford Model T Touring, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1946 Ford Business Coupe, red, front left side, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Statue at Holy Name Catholic Church in Denver Colorado, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1965 Shelby Cobra, black, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1946-1947 Ford Super Deluxe Woodie Station Wagon, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1951 Ford 2DR Sedan, V8, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1936 Ford 5-Window Coupe, blue, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1968 Ford Mustang hardtop, white, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA, yellow, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1929 Ford 2DR Sedan, brown, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1962 Ford Galaxie 500XL, blue, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe, black, 55th Annual All Ford Day, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
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