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
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "I Do" Fire (approx. 10.4 miles away).
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2013
2. The Johnson Homestead Marker (wide view)
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2013
3. Johnson Homestead (wide view)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2013
4. Johnson Homestead
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2013
5. Johnson Homestead Land (view from marker)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2013
6. Johnson Homestead Memorial Plaque (near marker)
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 448 times since then and 64 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.
