Grand Junction, Colorado, also known as the "Gateway to Western Colorado," is located in the western part of the state at the confluence of the Gunnison and Colorado Rivers. The city experiences a semi-arid climate with warm summers and cold winters. Its rich history dates back to the 1880s when it was established as a railroad town, and its heritage is reflected in its Victorian architecture and numerous historic sites.
Famous Persons from Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
- Sabré Cook - Born on May 21, 1994 - Racing driver
- Amy Kame - Born on February 14, 1992 - Basketball player
- Rebecca Ward - Born on February 7, 1990 - Fencer
- Ben Garland - Born on April 6, 1988 - American football player
- Bryce Saddoris - Born on February 22, 1988 - Amateur wrestler
- Brian Matusz - Born on February 11, 1987 - Baseball player
- Brandon Swartzendruber - Born on April 2, 1985 - Association football player
- Ben Hoffman - Born on August 22, 1983 - Triathlete
- Hank Braxtan - Born on April 27, 1980 - Film editor, Film actor, Film producer, Film director, Cinematographer, and Screenwriter
- Jimmy Serrano - Born on May 9, 1976 - Baseball player
- Shana Zadrick - Born on February 14, 1969 - Model
- Bill Musgrave - Born on November 11, 1967 - American football player
- Pat Hambright - Born on January 4, 1967 - Journalist
- Bobby Parks - Born on November 26, 1962 - Basketball player (died: March 30, 2013)
- Jane E. Norton - Born on October 12, 1954 - Politician (died: March 30, 2013)
- Sven Erik Holmes - Born on February 13, 1951 - Lawyer, and Judge (died: March 30, 2013)
- Bernie Buescher - Born on July 11, 1949 - Lawyer, and Judge (died: March 30, 2013)
- Natalie Bieser - Born on December 14, 1948 - Painter, and Artist (died: March 30, 2013)
- Roger Dashen - Born on May 5, 1938 - Theoretical physicist, and Physicist - Fellow of the American Physical Society (died: May 25, 1995)
- Marilyn Ferguson - Born on April 5, 1938 - Writer (died: October 19, 2008)
- James L. Voss - Born on April 17, 1934 - Veterinarian (died: July 12, 2013)
- Owen Aspinall - Born on September 21, 1927 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: February 7, 1997)
- John Newton - Born on November 2, 1925 - Actor (died: November 28, 2012)
- Robert G. Whittemore, Jr. - Born on July 21, 1925 - Academic administrator, and University teacher (died: December 28, 2008)
- Robert F. Burford - Born on February 5, 1923 - Politician (died: June 17, 1993)
- John E. Walsh - Born on May 28, 1919 - University teacher (died: August 24, 1972)
- Elmo Smith - Born on November 19, 1909 - Publisher, Military officer, and Politician (died: July 15, 1968)
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