Charles E. Kirk Marker

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Near Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Charles E. Kirk

By Charles T. Harrell, July 3, 2011

1. Charles E. Kirk Marker

Inscription. In Memory of Charles E. Kirk, 1900-1981. As Douglas County extension agent (1946-65) Charlie was the motivating force in establishing 4-H in Douglas County. He was respected for his knowledge of Agriculture and admired for his help and belief in the Douglas County Fair. This fountain is dedicated in remembrance of Charlie Kirk by the Douglas County 4-H Council and community. (1981-82)

Location. 39° 43.972′ N, 105° 14.31′ W. Marker is near Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Lariat Loop Road. Click for map. Marker is located on path from the Buffalo Bill Museum to the grave of Buffalo Bill Cody. Marker is in this post office area: Golden CO 80401, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lariat Loop Byway: Denver Mountain Parks (within shouting distance of this marker); Lariat Loop Byway: Buffalo Bill Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Buffalo Bill (within shouting distance of this marker); What You Can See From Here Today (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Our Changing Landscape-From Sea Floor to Mountain Top (about 300 feet away); Recreation: Past to Present (approx. half a mile away); Water Carves Canyons (approx. half a mile away); Play in the Wind (approx. half a mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Golden.

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 27, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 163 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on August 27, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.