John Long Routt

John Long Routt
Routt, circa 1885
1st and 7th Governor of Colorado
In office
January 13, 1891 – January 10, 1893
LieutenantWilliam Story
Preceded byJob Adams Cooper
Succeeded byDavis H. Waite
In office
November 3, 1876 – January 14, 1879
LieutenantLafayette Head
Preceded byHimself (as Governor of the Territory of Colorado)
Succeeded byFrederick W. Pitkin
8th Governor of the Territory of Colorado
In office
March 29, 1875 – November 3, 1876
Preceded byEdward M. McCook
Succeeded byHimself (as Governor of the State)
17th Mayor of Denver
In office
1883–1885
Preceded byRobert Morris
Succeeded byJoseph E. Bates
Personal details
Born(1826-04-25)April 25, 1826
Eddyville, Kentucky
DiedAugust 13, 1907(1907-08-13) (aged 81)
Denver, Colorado
Political partyRepublican
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John Long Routt (April 25, 1826 – August 13, 1907) was an American politician of the Republican Party. Born in Eddyville, Kentucky, he served as the first and seventh governor of Colorado from 1876 to 1879 and 1891 to 1893. He also served as mayor of Denver, Colorado from 1883 to 1885. He died in Denver, Colorado.