Annual Florissant Heritage Day celebration includes exhibits, Civil War presentation, music and food
FLORISSANT • In 1870, James Castello moved to the area known as Florissant and joined others like Adeline Hornbek, a tenacious widow who called it ...
FLORISSANT • In 1870, James Castello moved to the area known as Florissant and joined others like Adeline Hornbek, a tenacious widow who called it home. Florissant became a hub of the Colorado Midland Railway after the arrival of the first train in 1887.Today, the community is proud of its heritage and history and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30 it will celebrate Florissant Heritage Day.At 11 a.m. there will be a special presentation by Scott Adams in Florissant Pioneer Cemetery. The cemetery is operated and maintained by the Pikes Peak Historical Society.