Cemeteries in Grand Junction (City)
Mesa County, Colorado, United States
Grand Junction, the largest city on Colorado’s Western Slope and the seat of Mesa County, was founded in 1881 at the confluence of the Gunnison and Colorado Rivers.
The area was originally home to the Ute people, who were displaced in the 1880s as Anglo-American settlers arrived following the Ute Removal Act. The city's name reflects its location at the junction of the two rivers. Early growth was spurred by irrigation projects that transformed the arid landscape into productive farmland, leading to the development of fruit orchards and vineyards. The arrival of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad in 1882 established Grand Junction as a regional transportation and agricultural hub. Settlers of German, Italian, and Hispanic descent contributed to its agricultural and civic life. In the 20th century, the city expanded into energy and education, becoming home to Colorado Mesa University.
Cemeteries such as Orchard Mesa and Municipal Cemeteries have served the community since its founding.
The area was originally home to the Ute people, who were displaced in the 1880s as Anglo-American settlers arrived following the Ute Removal Act. The city's name reflects its location at the junction of the two rivers. Early growth was spurred by irrigation projects that transformed the arid landscape into productive farmland, leading to the development of fruit orchards and vineyards. The arrival of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad in 1882 established Grand Junction as a regional transportation and agricultural hub. Settlers of German, Italian, and Hispanic descent contributed to its agricultural and civic life. In the 20th century, the city expanded into energy and education, becoming home to Colorado Mesa University.
Cemeteries such as Orchard Mesa and Municipal Cemeteries have served the community since its founding.
Cemeteries & Memorials in Grand Junction and Sub-Regions
- Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, Grand Junction, CO, 5,903 records