How well do you know the history of Colorado Springs?
Sure, you might know that Gen. William Jackson Palmer founded the city and that Pikes Peak was Katharine Lee Bates' inspiration for the song "America the Beautiful." But how well do you really know the history of the town you live in?
Not surprisingly, there's much more to the region than Garden of the Gods and a statue of a man on a horse that can cause traffic problems. Here are nine historical facts about Colorado Springs you probably didn't know.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo wasn't the city's first zoo
The first zoo in Colorado Springs was opened by a colorful Chicago saloon owner. Photo courtesy Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.