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Royal Gorge
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By Michael Stroud, circa June 1994 | |
| | | 1. Royal Gorge | | |
Inscription. Lt. Zubulon M. Pike and his men, who traveled through this area in November and December 1806, were the first American explorers to view the Arkansas River Canyon now known as the Royal Gorge. A small party from the Maj. Stephen H. Long expedition visited the mouth of the canyon in 1820, as did members of Lt. John C. Fremont's expedition in 1845.
In 1878 a right of way through Royal Gorge became the focal point of a bitter struggle between The Denver and Rio Grande and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroads, with the D and RG winning the route through court action. Congress ceded the land comprising the Royal Gorge Park to Canon City in 1906. And the world's highest suspension bridge, spanning the Arkansas River 1053 feet below was built in 1929.
Elevation 6,626 feet
Erected by Royal Gorge Company and by the State Historical Society of Colorado.
Location. 38° 27.787′ N, 105° 19.31′ W. Marker is in Caņon City, Colorado, in Fremont County. Marker is on County Road 3A. Click for map. Coordinates are approximate. Marker is located at Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, about 7 1/4 miles west of Canon City. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4218 County Road 3A, Canon City CO 81212, United States of America.
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By Michael Stroud, circa June 1994 | |
| | | 2. Bridge over the Royal Gorge | | The Colorado Royal Gorge Bridge is listed in the Register of Historic Places. Constructed in November 1929 as a one-lane toll bridge, it has a wooden walkway consisting of over 1000 planks. Suspended from 150 foot tall towers, it is 880 feet long and 18 feet wide. | | |
1. The City of Caņon City - Official Website. (Submitted on December 20, 2007, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. Royal Gorge War. (Submitted on December 20, 2007, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
3. Royal Gorge Bridge and Park Website. (Submitted on December 21, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
4. Wikipedia entry for Royal Gorge. (Submitted on December 20, 2007, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Additional comments.
1. Native Americans of the Ute People
Before European settlement, Native Americans of the Ute people wintered in Royal Gorge for its protection from wind and relatively mild climate. The Comanche, Kiowa, Sioux, and Cheyenne used Royal Gorge on buffalo hunting expeditions as an access point to mountain meadow regions such as South Park Basin. Colorado's Rocky Mountain region fell under Spanish claims, and conquistador expeditions of the 17th century or fur traders may have seen Royal Gorge while traversing the area. The first recorded instance of a European arrival, however, is the Pike expedition of 1806. Zebulon Pike's group built a crude shelter in the gorge and explored the area, descending on horseback over the frozen Arkansas River. — Submitted December 20, 2007, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. | | | | 
By Michael Stroud, circa June 1994 | |
| | | 3. Arkansas River with Denver and Rio Grande RR track alongside | | |
2. The City of Caņon City
The Royal Gorge Bridge, owned by the City, is one of the major attractions located near Caņon City. This, along with other nearby natural attractions such as the Arkansas River, the National Forest, and the beauty of the surrounding land, draws numerous visitors to the third oldest city in the State of Colorado. — Submitted December 20, 2007, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. |
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By Michael Stroud, circa June 1994 | |
| | | 4. The Railroad that won the court battle | | |
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By Janet K. Bonner, July 19, 2005 | |
| | | 5. One Year Later ... the same sign? | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on December 20, 2007, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,270 times since then. Last updated on December 21, 2007, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. Submitted on December 20, 2007, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. Submitted on December 21, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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