Fountain, Colorado real estate can be found just ten minutes south of Colorado Springs and a short distance east of Ft. Carson. When combined, the communities of Fountain, Colorado Springs, Widefield and Security, make up the "Fountain Valley" community. The City of Fountain is located in El Paso County at the base of beautiful Pikes Peak.
History of Fountain
Fountain is the oldest town in the entire county of El Paso, Colorado. The city was once the agricultural hub of the region. Crops and cattle were the main transported source to and from Fountain. Once Colorado became a state, Fountain was actually once considered as becoming the state capital. However, it was beaten by Denver for that honor.
Fountain, Colorado was designated the "Millennium City," in 1999, by the New York Times. And, in 2002, the National Civic League named Fountain an "All American City."
Education in Fountain
Students in Fountain, Colorado real estate are served by Colorado Springs School District 11. There are over 40 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and five high schools in the district. There are also nine charter schools that serve the City of Fountain.
The district is also committed to investing as much funding as possible into education to improve each and every school.
Things to See and Do in Fountain
Fountain's most popular attraction among residents and visitors alike is the Appletree Golf Course. The Appletree course is a 6407-yard, 18-hole course with a par of 72 that was designed by Dave Bennett and Lee Trevino. After the 9th hole, take a break and enjoy the Tree Top Bar and Grill. This is a popular spot for banquets, birthdays, tournaments, weddings, company gatherings and family reunions. They also serve a Sunday breakfast buffet each week.
The City of Fountain also puts on the best Labor Day event ever; the Fountain Fall Festival. Everyone in town gets to enjoy activities starting with a huge parade and ending with a town dance. It's truly fun for the whole family.
Come discover Fountain, Colorado real estate for yourself. You'll like what you find.
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Fountain Demographics:
Population: 19,552
Median Household Income:
$49,644
Medium Home Value:
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