Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
First Building Site
stood the first building
in Golden
A trading post built in
1859
Erected 1927 by Mount Lookout Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 39° 45.436′ N, 105° 13.378′ W. Marker is in Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Washington Avenue south of 10th Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in a city park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Golden CO 80401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Golden Alarm Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Boston Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Early History of Clear Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Settlement of Clear Creek Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold in Clear Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Farming (within shouting distance of this marker); Tourism (within shouting distance of this marker); Brewing on Clear Creek-Coors History (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Golden.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 14, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.