Near Maybell in Moffat County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Johnson Homestead

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2013

1. The Johnson Homestead Marker

Inscription. Edwin C. Johnson served thirty four
continuous years in public service to
Colorado; Moffat and Routt County
Legislator, Lt. Governor, three times
Elected Governor and eighteen
years as a United States Senator.
In dedication
to all early homesteaders,
Ferne and Edwin Johnson
Erected this fence and preserved what
was left of the home they built in 1910.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 40° 31.059′ N, 107° 59.384′ W. Marker is near Maybell, Colorado, in Moffat County. It is on U.S. 40 6 miles east of Lowell Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker and subject homestead are located near the pull-out and parking area on the north side of the highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 63345 US Highway 40, Maybell CO 81640, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Western Slope.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: "I Do" Fire (approx. 10.4 miles away).

The Johnson Homestead Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2013

2. The Johnson Homestead Marker (wide view)

Johnson Homestead (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2013

3. Johnson Homestead (wide view)

Johnson Homestead image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2013

4. Johnson Homestead

Johnson Homestead Land (<i>view from marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2013

5. Johnson Homestead Land (view from marker)

Johnson Homestead Memorial Plaque (<i>near marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2013

6. Johnson Homestead Memorial Plaque (near marker)

Homestead of
Edwin C. Johnson – 1884-1970
Colorado Governor and U.S. Senator
and wife
Ferne C. Armitage Johnson
Craig Woman’s Club
1976

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,467 times since then and 136 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 27, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.