The Borough of Denver is a quaint, “small town” located in Northern Lancaster County near the regional transportation hubs of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Interstate 76, PA Route 272, and U.S. Route 222. The Borough initially started as a settlement called “Union Station.” In 1881, with people tiring of being referred to as a railroad station, 19-year-old Adam G. Brubaker examined the records of post offices in the country and found only one with the name of Denver. The name of the area officially was changed to Denver on November 1, 1881.
On September 4, 1900, Denver officially incorporated as a borough and elected the first Borough officials on October 9, 1900. A volunteer fire company was organized on April 16, 1902. Since its inception, the Borough has secured its place as the second largest Denver in the United States, and with an area of 1.1 square miles, has become known as the “Mile Wide Town.”
The Borough has continued to grow and prosper during the last 125 years. Industries today include manufacturers of wiring, battery cables and extension cords, graphite products, woven materials, and meats. Other businesses include a feed mill, pharmacy, bank, drug store, contractors, several garages, contractors, and various professional services including a veterinary hospital.
Through a commitment to community involvement and cohesiveness, the borough continues to thrive as a place where people want to live, work, play, and invest.
In 2025, the Borough of Denver will celebrate its 125th Anniversary as a Borough in Pennsylvania. During the January 13, 2025 Borough Council Meeting, Mayor Rodney L. Redcay read a proclamation designating the year 2025 to be the Quasquicentennial Celebration of Denver Borough and its residents.
As part of this special occasion, various boards and committees in the Borough have planned events to commemorate this anniversary. Listed below is a summary of the events scheduled for the months of May, 2025 through December, 2025. Borough residents and visitors are encouraged to come out and celebrate this anniversary and our community.