Location

Greeley is almost 60 miles northeast of Denver.
Greeley is located about 30 miles east of the foothills of The Rocky Mountains.

Greeley is the county seat of Weld County.
Weld County is larger than many states; including Rhode Island, Delaware, and Washington DC combined. It covers 4,004 square miles.

The land is mostly flat with some rolling prairies and low hills in the west.
The location was chosen to be beneficial (helpful) for farming. Being close to the Cache la Poudre and South Platte rivers was necessary for irrigation and farming. The easy access (It was close to the railroad tracks) to the railroad also helped to get settlers into town and provided trade access (goods could come to town and be sent from town on the trains).

The Poudre Learning Center teaches about the Poudre River.
It is a place where people can learn about the importance and history of the Poudre River. You can also learn about the biology and geology of the river. The building is the historic Hazelton School that was rebuilt on the site.

The bell tower