Wiggins

Wiggins is a statutory town in Morgan County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,401 as of the 2020 census, up from 893 at the 2010 census.

History

Wiggins was established in 1882 as a Burlington Railroad depot named "Corona," later renamed in honor of Oliver P. Wiggins, a guide and scout for Captain John C. Frémont and Kit Carson. Like many towns in Colorado's Eastern Plains, Wiggins' history is tied to the railroad, with the community's beginnings as a Burlington Railroad depot in 1882. The town was initially named "Corona," but around 1900, it was renamed in honor of Oliver P. Wiggins, a prominent figure known for his work as a guide and scout for Captain John C. Frémont and his time with Kit Carson. Wiggins is also known as the only remaining Colorado example of the national African-American colonization movement inspired by Booker T. Washington. Wiggins is situated at the intersection of Interstate 76, Hwy 34, and Hwy 52, earning it the nickname "Gateway of the Plains and the Rockies". The Old Trail School, a historic one-room schoolhouse, is located in Wiggins and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

Wiggins is located at 40°13′49″N 104°4′24″W with an elevation of 4554 feet. It has a total area of 1.6 Square Miles.

Comment

I am not sure there is any criteria to be named a "Gateway" to anything city.