Fifty for 150: Dearfield, largest Black homestead in Colorado, prospered in early 20th century

Oliver Toussaint Jackson, an entrepreneur, formed a corporate entity in 1910 to spur development of a homesteading colony 30 miles east of Greeley, hoping it would be the start of a community where Black farmers could thrive and make a living for themselves. While the Townsite Company fell through, Jackson persisted. He went on to […]

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 552

Last Updated: 2 days, 13 hours ago

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Oliver Toussaint Jackson, an entrepreneur, formed a corporate entity in 1910 to spur development of a homesteading colony 30 miles east of Greeley, hoping it would be the start of a community where Black farmers could thrive and make a living for themselves.

This story is part of Colorado at 150. Each Fifty for 150 story focuses on an event that helped define Colorado over 150 years of statehood. …

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