EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). In light of that upcoming event, we’ll be sharing town history and stories about the town’s founders in the coming weeks.
When someone on the Front Range asks, “Where’s Meeker?” the second question is “Why is it called Meeker?” If you answered, “It all started with Nathan Meeker,” you would be half right. I…