Durango in La Plata County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Jack Dempsey
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
1. Jack Dempsey Marker
In 1915, here at 10th and Main 20 year old Colorado native Jack Dempsey the “Manassa Mauler” knocksdown [sic] Andy Malloy in a ten round fight winning $50 and going on to become world heavyweight champion in 1919.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 37° 16.46′ N, 107° 52.838′ W. Marker is in Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Avenue and West 10th Street on Main Avenue. The marker is at the bottom of the mural on West 10th Street side of the El Rancho Tavern. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 975 Main Avenue, Durango CO 81301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Early Durango circa 1889 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Main Post Office Professional Building (about 400 feet away); The Newman Block (about 700 feet away); Main St., Durango circa 1890 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (approx. 0.3 miles away); Durango - Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trails to Rails (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Trails to Rails (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Durango.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Jack Dempsey. Wikipedia full biography. (Submitted on October 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Jack Dempsey. Colorado Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on February 21, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 14, 2009
2. Jack Dempsey Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 14, 2009
3. El Rancho Tavern and the Jack Dempsey Mural
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 14, 2009
4. Front of the El Rancho Tavern
Note the 2nd Empire Mansard roof.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,215 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
