Warren Hugh Twining (January 12, 1876 – July 1946) was Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives.
Biography[edit]
Twining was born in Wisconsin.[1] He would become a physician and was instrumental in establishing Western College in Gunnison.
Political career[edit]
Twining was a member of the House of Representatives from 1925 to 1934, serving as Speaker from 1933 to 1934. He was a Democrat. He served as mayor of Aspen from 1905 to 1907.
Honors[edit]
In 1974, Twining Peak was officially named in his honor.[2] The peak is located 15 miles east of Aspen.
References[edit]
- ^ "Warren Hugh Twining". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "Twining Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 6, 2023.