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The College Farm was a plot of land purchased and operated by the Colorado Agricultural College of Fort Collins. Agricultural technicians and students would work on the farm on various projects; many experimental crops and plants were publicized in agricultural and science fields.
Families from around the valley would come to share food, see friends, and learn about successful growing at high-altitude.
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Section 6 of "A Glossary of Vail Valley Names" describes the streets, circles, lanes, trails, and drives throughout the Vail Valley and the history of their names.
What's in a name? The Simontons link the rich heritage of Eagle County pioneers and early development to something we use every day: our streets and roads. This section covers the areas of Vail, Avon, Eagle-Vail, Minturn, and Arrowhead, among others.
