John Long Routt

Biography

John Long Routt helped shape the frontier of the American West, serving as the final territorial and first state governor of Colorado. He guided the new state through its early years, advocating for infrastructure, education, and the extension of rights, including support for woman suffrage soon after statehood.

His steady hand and equitable vision for Colorado left a lasting mark on its governance, and Riverside Cemetery now shelters the remains of a pioneer leader whose work helped secure Colorado's place in the union.