Brush, Colorado was named for Jared L. Brush, who was a Colorado cattle pioneer. Brush had never lived in Brush, Colorado, instead helping to settle what is now known as Greeley. Brush later served as Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, and liked to visit "his town" often.

Where Scott Wolever had a ranch (cousin of Harry Wolever, my dad).  He raised cattle and harvested wheat. His ranch covered several sections, over 2,500 acres).