Fort Morgan will introduce you to a city big enough to have it all, and small enough to be a delightful home town. Fort Morgan has been thriving on the eastern plains of Colorado since it was established in 1884. The city now serves as the commercial and retail hub for all of Northeastern Colorado and continues to grow into the 21st Century. You can find a variety of nice and comfortable hotels, Fort Morgan vacation rentals Bed & Breakfasts and vacation homes in Fort Morgan. Fort Morgan is located 80 miles northeast of Denver on U.S. Interstate 76 and U.S. Highway 34, less than an hour's drive to Denver International Airport.

Visitors have the choice of staying in Fort Morgan vacation rentals, Fort Morgan short term rentals or vacation homes in Fort Morgan. Traditionally, an agricultural economy, today Fort Morgan is more diversified with manufacturing and international exporting. Fort Morgan's employment in the manufacturing sector is 22%, far exceeding the state and national averages. Named in honor of Colonel Christopher A. Morgan of the United States Volunteers, the former military post was first known as Camp Tyler, but in 1865 renamed to Fort Wardwell. In 1866, substantial buildings were erected and the name changed again to its present one, Fort Morgan. The City of Fort Morgan was incorporated in 1887. Browse our featured Fort Morgan vacation rentals and vacation homes in Fort Morgan.