Bennett, Colorado
Population: According to the 2010 census, Bennett had a population of 2,308 people
Area: Bennett encompasses 296.98 square miles
Rent vs. Own: Approximately 213 homes are rented vs. 621 homes being owner-occupied
Male vs. Female: 51% male and 49% female
History:
Originally, Bennett was named Kiowa after nearby Kiowa Creek. On May 21, 1878 the creek flooded causing a railroad bridge to collapse. When the bridge collapsed a freight train headed east out of Denver was on the bridge. The train was lost adn the engineer and fireman on board lost their lives. As a result of this fatal accident the town was renamed Bennett in honor of widows who were both sisters, adn daughters of H.P. Bennett. Mr. Bennett was the postmaster of Denver from 1877 to 1907.
Bennett became incorporated in 1929. The property on the north side of the tracks carried the stipulation that no liquor be sold. Even today, there are no liquor stores on the north side of the railroad tracks.
More information can be found by clicking here Town of Bennett
School district information can be found here Benett School District
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