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Cascade in Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
 

Pike's Peak

 
 
Pike's Peak Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, July 1, 2011
1. Pike's Peak Marker
Inscription. Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States. US Department of the Interior, National Park Service 1963.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
 
Location. 38° 50.442′ N, 105° 2.504′ W. Marker is in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County. It is in Cascade. Located at the entrance of the observation and gift shop at the top of Pike's Peak. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cascade CO 80809, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Continental Divide (a few steps from this marker); Zebulon Montgomery Pike (a few steps from this marker); Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Inspiration of America the Beautiful (within shouting distance of this marker); A Look From The Top (approx. 0.7 miles away); Race to the Clouds (approx. 2.9 miles away); From Carriages to Corvettes (approx. 2.9 miles away); Amazing Pikes Peak Feats
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(approx. 2.9 miles away); Don’t kill them with kindness (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colorado Springs.
 
Additional commentary.
1. National Register of Historic Places:
Pikes Peak *** (added 1966 - - #66000245)
15 mi. W of Colorado Springs in Pike National Forest , Colorado Springs
• Historic Significance: Event
• Area of Significance: Exploration/Settlement
• Period of Significance: 1900-1924
• Owner: Federal , Local , Private
• Historic Function: Landscape
• Historic Sub-function: Conservation Area, Unoccupied Land
• Current Function: Landscape
• Current Sub-function: Park, Unoccupied Land
    — Submitted August 10, 2011.
 
Pike's Peak Summit image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 29, 1994
2. Pike's Peak Summit
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,356 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on August 8, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia.   2. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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