Delta in Delta County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Mangum Memorial Wind-Chime
David Lee Mangum
1947 - 2012
David L. Mangum loved music. As organist for the Delta Presbyterian Church, he brought music to the ears of thousands. In the greater Delta community, he was visible everywhere, offering his time and energy in service where needed. Whether through music, drama, or exploring local history, he loved what he did. This wind-chime is placed in his memory as a reminder of his legacy to this community.
Dedicated November 17, 2012
Erected 2012 by Delta County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 17, 2012.
Location. 38° 44.589′ N, 108° 4.207′ W. Marker is in Delta, Colorado, in Delta County. It is on 3rd Street east of Main Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the Delta County Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 251 Meeker Street, Delta CO 81416, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Western Slope. It is also in the American Mountain West and in Colorado Plateau. 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: Delta Jail - 1890 (here, next to this marker); Central School Bell (here, next to this marker); Robert E. Lee Steamboat Bell (here, next to this marker); Leslie J. Savage Big Bell Collection (a few steps from this marker); Site of Farmers and Merchants Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); 326 Main, 100 Years a Hardware Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Simpson-Sanders Bldg. (about 300 feet away); Delta County Bank Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delta.
Also see . . . David Lee Mangum Obituary. (Submitted on November 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

