Historical1876
Colorado Admitted as 38th State
Colorado was admitted to the Union as the 38th state, earning the nickname "Centennial State" because it achieved statehood during the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Colorado's constitution included progressive provisions such as public education funding.
Why It Matters
Colorado's admission during the nation's centennial symbolized the continued growth of the republic through the orderly process established by the Northwest Ordinance and the Constitution.