 Roberts, was named for its location at the fork in the road bearing west onto the Red Feather Lakes Road from Laramie Hwy (now US Hwy 287).It was built originally as a hotel for the loggers, prospectors, and other travelers who passed through Livermore.Colorado became a state in 1876 and soon thereafter, a route was sought from the Fort Collins area to enable trade with the upper Poudre Canyon, North Park and all areas in between.