Eaton, Weld Co., Colorado
Names:
Eaton, Weld Co., Colorado
History:
The town of Eaton is named after Benjamin Harrison Eaton, a pioneer in irrigation that increased agricultural production in the area. With the development of the sugar beet industry in Weld County, many Volga German families moved to the area from Kansas and Nebraska.
Volga German Congregations:
Christ Lutheran Church
Congregations:
Volga German Families:
The following Volga German families settled in and around Eaton:
Fritzler from Grimm
Volga Colonies:
Notable Individuals:
Resources:
External Links:
- Eaton, Colorado (city website)
- Eaton, Colorado (Wikipedia)