The U.S. obtained eastern Colorado as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the central portion in 1845 with the admission of Texas as a state, and the western part in 1848 as a result of the Mexican War. It entered the Union on Aug. 1, 1876 as the 38th state. The Spanish were the first to call it Colorado because of the red colored earth. Colorado has the highest mean elevation of any state, with more than 1,000 Rocky Mountain peaks over 10,000 ft high and 54 towering above 14,000 ft, including Pikes Peak. Once primarily a mining and agricultural state, Colorados economy is now driven by the service industries. The farm industry, mainly livestock, is also an important part of the states economy. The primary crops are corn, hay, and wheat. Breathtaking scenery and world-class skiing make Colorado a prime tourist destination. The main tourist attractions in the state include Rocky Mountain National Park, Curecanti National Recreation Area, Mesa Verde National Park, Great Sand Dunes and more.
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