Historic Thornton Community Garden

MISSION & HISTORY:
The Historic Thornton Community Garden, a combined effort of The Citizens of Hoffman Homes,The City of Thornton and the Mapleton School District, had it's humble beginnings as The Original Thornton Community Garden, located at the Thornton United Methodist Church. Original Thornton was founded by developer Sam Hoffman in the 195o's, with the help of actress Jane Russell who, in

addition to lending her fame to the project, also decorated the first show homes. The city is named for the then Governor of Colorado, Dan Thornton with whom Hoffman had a long standing affiliation. Fifty three years later, in 2009, the Original Thornton area was dedicated to keeping the sense of community upon which it was built in the early years.It was then that the Citizens of Hoffman Homes, the City of Thornton and the Mapleton School district partnered to create the Original Thornton Community Garden. With fourty-two plots it has become a place for the gardeners to gather and commune with nature while working together, continuing their efforts to build a stronger community. Enrich and strengthen the quality of life.
2. Improve social and economic well being.
3. Encourage and stimulate citizens to become actively responsible for the community they live in. Citizens of Hoffman Homes is a grass roots group of individuals, many original to the area having spent 50 plus years here, who are committed to helping to make the community a better place for those who choose to build their lives here