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ABOUT SEVERANCE

Located almost directly 10 miles east of Fort Collins, the town of Severance was once a small farming community. Today, it is a thriving town with an estimated 10,820 residents as of 2023. The town motto is “Where the geese fly and the bulls cry.”

It rests at an elevation of 4,888 feet within Weld County. The name comes from David E. Severance, who applied for a post office in the area in 1894. The town was officially incorporated on November 20th, 1920.

Bruce’s Bar – A local landmark in town serving up the famous Rocky Mountain Oysters and often live music. The restaurant even leases goose hunting spots to those looking to take part in goose hunting season.