| Named by a Mr. Curtis of Torrington, for the town of Torrington, England. Curtis was one of the early settlers in the area. (WPA) This town received its name from Torrington, Conn., and Torrington, Conn., received its name from Torrington, England. William Curtis came from Torrington, Conn., to Colorado where he worked on the farm of John Coy. These two men traveled horseback down the Laramie River and the North Platte where they decided to homestead. This was in 1883 and they soon applied for a post office in the name of "Torrington" which was granted. (Christiansen) |
