On December 1, 1870, the area was originally platted and called Ralston Point. In order to avoid confusion with other communities along Ralston Creek, Ralston Point was soon renamed Arvada in honor of Hiram Arvada Haskin.
Arvada is the site of the first documented discovery of gold in the Rocky Mountain Region. As a vibrant agricultural community, Arvada was once known as the “Celery Capital of the World.”
Arvada, Jefferson and Adams Counties along with their local communities always embraces cultural equality, diversity, inclusion, equity and has many positive-minded and inspiring people as well as historic business-friendly neighborhoods.
The City of Arvada local businesses and residents are rolling out the “Welcome to Arvada” and “You’re Welcome Here” welcome mats to visitors, musicians, tourists, students, tech entrepreneurs, startups, business founders, companies, residents and more value-added businesses.
Business startups in retail sales, clothing, fashion, music, beauty, healthcare, legal, medical services, information technology, restaurants, online sales, cleaning services, beauty salons, barber shops, education technology, and construction are always in demand in a local growing community like the City of Arvada local communities. Shop Local! Buy Local!