Larimer

Larimer is a surname of English origin and a place name used in Colorado, United States. The name is most commonly encountered in reference to Larimer County and to historic Denver sites such as Larimer Street and Larimer Square.

Larimer County is located in northern Colorado, at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Its county seat is Fort Collins. The county was named in honor of William Larimer Jr., the founder of Denver.

Larimer Street is a major street in downtown Denver, named for William Larimer Jr. The adjacent historic district, known as Larimer Square, preserves a late 19th-century commercial block and functions today as a shopping and dining area.

Larimer is also a surname of English origin and is carried by various families. As a toponym, the name remains closely associated with Colorado geography and Denver’s urban history.