Mancos in Montezuma County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Columbine Bar
Est. 1910
Photographed by Tom Bosse
1. The Columbine Bar Marker
As legend has it, The Columbine Bar was established in 1910, and continues to be one of the oldest operating bars in Colorado. In 1948 it was described in the Mancos Times as "an old bar run by old timers." It has always had a rather notorious reputation. Many children in the old days grew up with instructions to walk on the opposite side of Grand Avenue when going through town. For generations, The Columbine Bar, named after the Colorado state flower, has been a meeting place for friends, family and strangers. It is now the official Watering Hole of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, a.k.a. The Clampers, Al Packer Chapter #100. Credo Quia Absurdum
Erected 2013 by E Clampus Vitus, Al Packer Chapter #100.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 2013.
Location. 37° 20.703′ N, 108° 17.388′ W. Marker is in Mancos, Colorado, in Montezuma County. It is on Grand Avenue (Business U.S. 160) east of Mesa Street, on the right when traveling east.
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Mountain West, in Colorado Plateau, and at the Four Corners. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Yesterday's News (a few steps from this marker); Mancos Opera House (a few steps from this marker); Bauer Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 1892 Horse-Drawn Pull Grader (within shouting distance of this marker); Hard Pressed (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bauer House (about 600 feet away); Mancos High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cedar Grove Cemetery Veterans' Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mancos.
Also see . . . Clampers toast the Columbine Bar. The Journal website entry, 2013 (Submitted on August 4, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 24, 2018
2. The Columbine Bar Marker
Marker is visible mounted between the two windows to the left of the entrance door.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
