Monument, CO

If you love craft beer, you can find it in Monument. The Pikes Peak Brewery is a Colorado-based business that specializes in craft beers. The brewery opened in 2011 and specializes in traditional styles of beer, with country-inspired ingredients. Its name comes from the local mountains, which provide inspiration for its ales. While visiting Monument, make sure to catch the Pickin’ on the Divide Bluegrass Festival in the summer.

Located on the I-25 corridor between Colorado Springs and Denver, Monument is an unassuming town that deserves more attention. Located in the foothills, the town is surrounded by the Pike National Forest to the west. While it’s less than thirty minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, Monument still has a quieter, more relaxed ambiance. You’ll find many local brands that have established roots here, as well as a bustling farmers’ and artisan’s market.

Monument is a Statutory Town, meaning it lacks a Home Rule Charter. The Monument Town Council is comprised of seven elected Trustees and a mayor. Trustees and the mayor serve four-year terms. Vacancies are filled by appointment or by voters in a special election. Term limits for trustees and the mayor are set at two consecutive terms. In addition to a mayor, there are several other public board members in the city.

The city is also home to the Chief Paduke statue. This statue, located on Jefferson near 19th Street, was originally on Broadway. It was donated by the Paducah DAR chapter in 1909 and dedicated May 19, 1937. The statue’s historical marker reads that “Chew Paduke was a friendly chief, whose land had been acquired by Gen. William Clark, who founded Paducah.” Lorado Taft, the sculptor of the statue, combined elements of several Indian tribes in its execution.

According to the United States Census, there were 725 households in Monument. Fifty-one percent of the households were headed by married couples, while thirty-nine percent were non-families. Twenty-one percent of households were headed by a single person, and seven percent were 65 years old or older. The median age of the population was 31 years old, with males outnumbering females 97.7 to 1. A median household income of $50,000 is the highest among all U.S. cities.

Monument, CO is home to the Coffee Cup Cafe, located at 251 Front St #6, Monument, CO 80132. Southeast of the Coffee Cup Cafe is Arlene’s Beans, located at 366 2nd St UNIT D, Monument, CO 80132. To get to Arlene’s Beans from the Coffee Cup Cafe, head east toward Front St and then turn right onto Front St. Turn left onto 2nd St and then turn right. The destination will be on your right. Southwest of Arlene’s Beans is Lewis-Palmer District Transportation, located at 99 Santa Fe Ave, Monument, CO 80132. To get to Lewis-Palmer District Transportation from Arlene’s Beans, head south toward Beacon Lite Rd and then turn right onto Beacon Lite Rd. Turn right onto Santa Fe Ave and then turn right. Continue straight to your destination. South of Lewis-Palmer District Transportation is Print Right Label Company, located at 16984 Pawnee Valley Trail, Monument, CO 80132. To get to Print Right Label Company from Lewis-Palmer District Transportation, head south toward Santa Fe Ave and then turn left onto Santa Fe Ave. Turn right onto Old Denver Rd and then turn right onto Ranchero Dr. Turn left onto Pawnee Valley Trail and the destination will be on your right. East of Print Right Label Company is My Storage at Jackson Creek, located at 1187 Harness Rd, Monument, CO 80132. To get to My Storage at Jackson Creek from Print Right Label Company, head north on Pawnee Valley Trail toward Ranchero Dr and then turn right onto Ranchero Dr. Turn right onto Old Denver Rd. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto W Baptist Rd. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Jackson Creek Pkwy. Turn right onto Harness Rd and the destination will be on your right. North of My Storage at Jackson Creek is Jackson Creek Senior Living, located at 16601 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument, CO 80132. To get to Jackson Creek Senior Living from My Storage at Jackson Creek, head west on Harness Rd toward Jackson Creek Pkwy and then turn right onto Jackson Creek Pkwy. The destination will be on your right. South of Jackson Creek Senior Living is The Harman Media & Marketing Group (THM2G), located at 635 Southpointe Ct Ste 220, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. To get to The Harman Media & Marketing Group (THM2G) from Jackson Creek Senior Living, head south on Jackson Creek Pkwy toward Harness Rd and then turn right onto W Baptist Rd. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left to merge onto I-25 S. Merge onto I-25 S and then use the right lane to take exit 138 for Lake Ave toward Circle Dr. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for World Arena/Cheyenne Mtn Zoo/Broadmoor and merge onto Lake Ave. Merge onto Lake Ave and then turn left onto Southgate Rd. Turn left onto Southpointe Ct and then turn right. The destination will be on your right.