Limon, Colorado

A Brief History of Limon

Limon began in 1888 as a construction camp where the Rock Island railroad met the older Kansas Pacific route across Colorado’s eastern plains. The junction brought railway workers, passengers and freight together, giving the settlement a lasting transportation role. Named for a railroad foreman, Limon incorporated in 1909. Its 1910 depot served a community whose employment and commerce depended heavily on the intersecting rail lines. After its railroad service ended, preservation efforts gave the building a new purpose as part of the Limon Heritage Museum. The restored depot and railroad exhibits connect the town’s origins with the broader history of travel and settlement on the plains.