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  • Courthouse 100
    • The Jewel of the Plains
    • William Bowman: The architect Behind the Building
    • Courthouse Architecture: Greek vs. Roman
    • The Men Behind the Courthouse
    • The History of Weld County's Courthouses
    • Why Residents Were Hesitant
    • An Unusual Find in the Attic
    • The Courthouse's Most Nefarious Visitors
    • A Photographer's Muse
    • The Mystery of the Bathroom Ballots
    • The Courthouse Clocks
  • Discover Weld County Colorado
    • 100th Anniversary of the Weld County Courthouse
    • Discover the Weld County Courthouse Clocks
    • Discover History of Weld County
    • History of the 19th Judicial District
  • County 150
    • Old Weld County 1859 - 1887
      • Lewis Ledyard Weld
      • Weld County - County Seat(s)
    • Weld County Towns
      • Ghost Towns in Weld County
      • Dearfield, Colorado
      • Quotes
      • Incorporated Towns of Weld County
      • Unincorporated Towns in Weld County
      • County Photo Album
    • Weld County Seal
    • Entertainment in Weld
      • A historical quest for entertainment
      • A Show Biz Life
      • Movie History
      • Presidential Visit
      • A Reel Long Time Ago
      • Things That Go Bump in the Night
      • Famous Weld County People
      • Connie Willis
    • People of Weld County
      • At the Hop
      • Canning was Major Industry for County
      • The Gaines Family
      • Germans From Russia In Colorado
      • Horse Crazy: Equine insanity tends to hit around the Stampede
      • Oral History Projects Reveal Depth of Community's Faith
      • St. Vrain's Deadly Revenge
      • Swedish Postcard
      • Weld County Women Weave Stories and Sewing for a Patchwork of Friends
      • Verne Elliot Promoted Cowboying in the Area
      • The War Against Demon Rum
    • Natural Resources
      • Oil Discovered in Weld County
      • Wattenberg Gas Field
      • 1905 Biography of Isaac Canfield
      • Tom Vessels, Sr. and Grenemeyer No. 1
      • Grenemeyer No. 1 Dedication
      • Colorado Magazine: Fort Junction
      • Water in Weld Timeline
    • Business
      • Franklin's Mint
      • Four Star Memories
      • Industry Listing
      • Weld County Garage
      • Ft. Lupton Canning Co.
    • Agriculture
      • "Modern Power Farming" 1949
      • History of Agriculture in Weld County
      • Historic Agricultural Context
      • Tractoring in Mead Fields Was Tricky
      • Farmers, Ranchers Knew Value of Silver
      • American Elm Has Long History
      • Andy Epple, Market Gardener
      • Andy Epple's Gardens Gone
      • The Great Stampede
      • Holon Godfrey Was A Rugged Pioneer
    • Transportation
      • County Railroad History
      • A Prairie Railroad
      • Road Right of Way in Weld County
      • Travel the Nation ... by Wheelbarrow
      • Original Surveying of Weld County
    • Education
      • The History of the Fort Lupton School District
      • Pawnee Schools
      • Windsor Schools: RE-4
      • Aims Community College: A Timeline
      • UNC: A Photo Scrapbook
      • Hazelton Teacher Came to School for its Water
      • Rising from Ashton
      • Dark Side of the Moon
      • Early School Official Had Some Clever Insight Into Education
      • Hazy Days
      • Weld County School District RE-5J
      • School District 15
      • Remember Pencils, Books and Teacher’s Looks
    • Justice
      • Weld County's First Sheriff
      • Weld Sheriffs Have Colorful, Interesting History
      • The Story of W. D. French
      • District Attorneys of Weld County
      • Weld County Combined Courts - History of the 19th Judicial District
      • Weld County's Court House - A Jewel on the Plains
      • History of the Bench and Bar of Colorado
      • Wheels of Weld Justice Began Turning in 1863
    • Your Stories
      • 2011 Fort Lupton Trappers Day Parade
      • Blizzard of '49
      • History of the Boys and Girls Club in Weld County
      • Calling Hardin Home
      • Commissioner By Day, Farmer For Life
      • East African Community in Weld
      • Epple House Charms New Owners
      • Erie Photo Album
      • A Fair to Remember
      • Weld County Fair Photo Album: 150th Anniversary
      • Farm Boy Becomes Popular Musician
      • Fort St. Vrain's Memory Kept Alive on Greeley Man's Website
      • Gathering History: Nancy Lynch of the City of Greeley Museums
      • Great Progress Recorded in Galeton in '27
      • Homesteading in Weld County
      • Lewis Weld Letter
      • Local Hero: Joe P. Martinez
      • Lorin Cassandre: Mead Founder of Highland Lake
      • Marquez's Mark – the 150th Anniversary Logo
      • Southern Weld County Museum Holds National Treasures
      • Paul Martin Mead Founder of Mead
      • Pepper Pod Pics
      • Point of Rocks: History and Background of the Town of Grover
      • Poudre Valley Hook and Ladder Company of Greeley
      • Sligo Cemetery Fundraiser
      • St. Vrain Dedication
      • Summer Stampede
      • Territorial Daughters of Colorado, Greeley Centennial Chapter
      • Weld County Old and New: Places
      • William A. Cannon Helps Light Greeley
      • Winter Storms Were Battled Under Mom's Quilts
  • Fair 100
    • "We Want A Fair"
    • Changes, Challenges and Continued Agricultural Success
    • Retinal Imaging Verifies ID of Showmanship Livestock
    • Fair Manager Brings New Concepts to Boost Fair Attendance
    • 4-H Members Reach New Heights with Model Rocketry Project
    • Fair Royalty Program Teaches Discipline and Commitment
    • Technology Ever-Evolving at the Weld County Fair
    • The Fair was Just the Start in a Life Dedicated to Agriculture
    • Joy and Satisfaction - The Result of 65 Years of Service to 4-H
    • Participation in the Fair Leads to Lifetime of Memories
    • Where Are They Now?
    • What the Fair Means to Me
  • St. Vrain County Record Book
    • St. Vrain County Record Book - Scanned Copy
    • St. Vrain County Record Book - PDF Transcription
    • St. Vrain County Record Book - Word Transcription
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Justice

Weld County's justice system has evolved from a small courthouse in Greeley to a entire network of officials and buildings. Discover the hidden treasures that lie within the walls of the current courthouse, learn more about the 19th Judicial District and view a history of Sheriff's.

Weld County's First Sheriff

A brief story about Weld County's first Sheriff by Paul Harvey, Weld County Sheriff’s Office Crime Analyst

Weld Sheriffs Have Colorful, Interesting History

Learn about the influential Sheriff's of the past.

The Story of W. D. French

An article on the lynching of W. D. French.

District Attorneys of Weld County

A timeline of County District Attorneys.

Weld County Combined Courts - History of the 19th Judicial District

A brief history of the 19th Judicial District.

Weld County's Court House - A Jewel on the Plains

Designed by W.N. Bowman, the courthouse still stands today after 104 years.

History of the Bench and Bar of Colorado

An excerpt from "The Bench and Bar of Colorado".

Wheels of Weld Justice Began Turning in 1863

Learn about the history of Weld County's justice system.

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