The following is a list of events of the year 1876 in Colorado.
Incumbents
Governor: John Long Routt (R) (starting November 3)
Events
August 1 — The Territory of Colorado is admitted to the union of the United States as the 38th U.S. state. October 3 — 1876 Colorado gubernatorial election: John Long Routt is elected as the first governor of Colorado.
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