Montrose in Montrose County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Winds of Change
Photographed By Tom Bosse, May 29, 2018
1. The Winds of Change Marker
For hundreds of years, American Indians were virtually the sole inhabitants of western Colorado. Isolated by the towering mountain peaks and rugged canyons and plateaus, members of the Ute Indian tribe lived relatively undisturbed here until their treasured land was discovered by the outside world.In a series of treaties signed by the Utes and the United States government beginning in 1863, the Indian people progressively gave up their domain to make way for advancing miners and settlers. By the time of Colorado statehood in 1876, the Utes had been confined to a smaller area and their nomadic lifestyle had drastically changed.
Note: The rest of the marker is mostly illegible.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Colorado - Montrose - Preserving Our Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 38° 28.787′ N, 107° 52.503′ W. Marker is in Montrose, Colorado, in Montrose County. Marker can be reached from South 1st Street near South Uncompahgre Avenue. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Preserving Our Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Preserving Our Heritage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Preserving Our Heritage (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Preserving Our Heritage (about 300 feet away); The Methodist Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); What's in a Name? (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Preserving Our Heritage (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Preserving Our Heritage (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montrose.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, May 29, 2018
2. The Winds of Change Marker
Marker is visible to the left of the street light.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of marker with legible text. • Can you help?
