Manitou Springs, Colorado

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Manitou Springs is a home rule municipality located at the foot of Pikes Peak in western El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The town was founded for its natural mineral springs. The downtown area continues to be of interest to travelers, particularly in the summer, with many shops and restaurants, as well as a creekside city park. The main road through the center of town was one of the direct paths to the base of Pikes Peak. Barr Trail, which winds its way up Pikes Peak, is accessible from town. The subdivision Crystal Hills was added to the municipality in the 1960s.

The city population was 4,858 at the 2020 United States census.[1] Students are served by Manitou Springs School District 14 and Manitou Springs High School.

History

General William Jackson Palmer and Dr. William Abraham Bell founded Manitou Springs in 1872, intending the town to be a "scenic health resort". Bell's home, Briarhurst Manor, is open to the public as a fine dining restaurant, which is listed on the National Register of Historic places. In 1876, the town was incorporated.[2] "Manitou Springs has been the quintessential tourist town since the 1870s, when visitors discovered the healing waters the Ute Indians had been drinking for years. Many of the town's mineral springs still function today and the water is free."[3]

Historic district

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Waldo Canyon fire

In June 2012, the entire city was evacuated due to the Waldo Canyon fire nearby. Parts of western Colorado Springs were also evacuated. Manitou Springs did not suffer any fire damage, and the city was under evacuation orders from only 1:30 a.m. Monday until 8 p.m. the same day. There was no fire damage visible from Manitou Springs, and all businesses reopened. [6]

Waldo Canyon flash flood

On the afternoon of August 9, 2013, the city was inundated by a flash flood entering the northern edges of the city via roadways and natural channels as it descended from the flooded-out US Hwy 24. Traffic was stopped in both directions as the highway barriers formed a river drifting several occupied cars down a runoff ditch. The strong current made a path down Manitou Avenue from Cavern Gulch, as well as Canon Avenue, meandering turbulently through streets, homes, businesses, and spillways, damaging 20 homes, 8 of them significantly. The flood water threatened buildings and parking lots along Fountain Creek, and closed a portion of Manitou Avenue, which reopened later that evening.[7]

Geography

Situated directly along U.S. Route 24 just west of Old Colorado City and Cave of the Winds, the town is bordered by Mt. Manitou to the west, Red Mountain to the south, and Englemann Canyon, south and west. It is near Garden of the Gods, with the same red stone as Red Mountain,[8] and is at the base of Pikes Peak.[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all of it land.[9]

Climate

Manitou Springs has a humid continental climate (Koppen: Dfb), categorized by four distinct seasons. Summertime is hot, and wintertime is cool, sometimes cold. Spring and fall are generally very pleasant. Template:Weather box

Government

Manitou Springs is a local government and a home rule city located within the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.[2]

City council

Manitou Springs is managed by the elected mayor and six city council members. The mayor is elected to a two-year term. Council members are elected to 4-year overlapping terms. Three council members are "at large" members and three members represent one of each of the 3 wards in Manitou Springs.[10][11] Manitou Springs residents may attend the following meetings or working sessions held each month at the Council Chambers at 606 Manitou Avenue.[12]

1st Tuesday 2nd Tuesday 3rd Tuesday 4th Tuesday
City Council meeting Working session City Council meeting Optional working session

City boards and commissions

The Manitou Springs City Boards and Commissions include:[13]

  • Business Improvement District sponsors events and promotions to encourage tourism and business within Manitou Springs. It was also formed to "improve the cleanliness, safety, and marketability of the Downtown Historic District."[14]
  • Fountain Creek Restoration Committee[15]
  • Historic Preservation Commission manages development, restoration and preservation of the Historic District.[16]
  • Housing Advisory Board
  • iManitou including the Chamber of Commerce, Office of Economic Development and Visitors Bureau.[17]
  • Metro Parking District, which operates parking lots.[18]
  • Mineral Springs Foundation was organized to "restore, protect and publicize the natural mineral springs".[19]
  • Open Space Advisory Committee was formed to acquire open space.[20]
  • Park and Recreation Advisory Board is charged with the enhancement and promotion of the local parks and trails.[21]
  • Parking Authority Board[22]
  • Planning Commission, with the objective of "guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, well adjusted and harmonious development of the City and its environs."[23]
  • Urban Renewal Authority Board to oversee the "redevelopment of the east end of Manitou Avenue."[24]

Demographics

Template:US Census population As of the census[25] of 2000, there were 4,980 people, 2,452 households, and 1,255 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 2,654 housing units at an average density of Template:Cvt. The racial makeup of the city was 93.98% White, 3.65% Hispanic or Latino, 0.50% African American, 1.06% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.94% from other races, and 2.27% from two or more races.

There were 2,452 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 40.2% were married couples living together' 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present; and 48.8% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,514, and the median income for a family was $57,260. Males had a median income of $39,102 versus $24,286 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,492. About 4.7% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions and community events

Attractions

Attractions include:[26]

Mineral springs and parks

  • The Springsabouts Walking Tours, a tour of nine of the Manitou Mineral Springs sites offered by the Mineral Springs Foundation. People can also take their own tour of the springs by visiting The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau to pick up a free mineral-springs brochure, content chart and a sampling cup.[35]
  • Parks, from east to west along Manitou Avenue, include Schryver Park, Memorial Park, Mansions Park, and Soda Springs Park. Fields Community Park is located on El Paso Boulevard. Seven Minute Gazebo is located behind Mansions and Memorial Parks.[36][37]
  • There are a total of eight springs throughout town, each with their own mineral properties.[38]
  • Manitou Incline, a former incline railway bed that rises over 2,000 feet above Manitou Springs is a popular hiking and fitness activity.

Events

Annual events include:[39]

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Inns and hotels

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A view overlooking the city from the foothills

Education

It is in the Manitou Springs School District 14.[55]

Notable people

See also

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References

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Further reading

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External links

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  30. ↑ Manitou Springs Cliff Dwelling Museum. Retrieved May 14, 2013
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  32. ↑ Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Manitou & Pike's Peak Cog Railway. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
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  42. ↑ a b c Travis Duncan. "Calendar Benefits Library; Work of 17 local artists is showcased in '09 'Historic Manitou Springs' calendar." Colorado Springs: The Gazette. September 28, 2008. HighBeam Research. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
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  44. ↑ Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival. Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  45. ↑ Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run. Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
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  47. ↑ Overview Template:Webarchive. Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
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  49. ↑ Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb. Summit Cycling Productions. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  50. ↑ Buddy Walk. National Down Syndrome Society. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  51. ↑ Craft Lager Festival. Colorado Springs Craft Beer Festival Inc. May 14, 2013.
  52. ↑ Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  53. ↑ Mountain Music Festival. Visit Colorado Springs. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
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