Ludlow in Las Animas County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
History Revealed
Photographed By James Hulse, July 10, 2021
1. History Revealed Marker
Excavations of the Ludlow tent cellars permitted archaeologists to contribute to the historical record.
The cellars provided the most comprehensive snapshot of daily life in the tent colony.
The goals of archaeology at Ludlow were to reconstruct the day-to-day existence of the strikers, something that the history books usually do not address. According to oral testimonies, cellars were used for storage, extra living space and protection from the weather and occasional gunfire. The tragic event forced families to abandon their possessions. During the clean up after the fire, the cellars provided convenient trash pits. Contents of an entire household were concentrated in these cellars. Artifact analysis revealed types of furniture, kitchen items, dishes, toys, clothing and food used at the tent colony. Studying people's possessions helped archaeologists determine the makeup of a household, family size, relative affluence and nationality.
Artifacts from the Colorado Coalfield War Project serve public education through museum exhibits and traveling history trunks designed for school-age children.
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Photographed By James Hulse, July 10, 2021
2. The History Revealed Marker is the second marker from the left of the markers
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Lower Left: Archaeologist excavating a cellar during the summer of 2002
Lower Middle: Coffee pot found at the site of the Ludlow Tent Colony
Lower Right: Coal miners cooking inside a tent, using a coffee pot similar to that found during excavation
Erected by UMWA Local 9856 Women's Auxiliary.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Labor Unions. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.
Location. 37° 20.349′ N, 104° 35.031′ W. Marker is in Ludlow, Colorado, in Las Animas County. Marker is at the intersection of County Highway 44 and County Highway 61.5, on the right when traveling west on County Highway 44. The marker is located at the Ludlow Memorial in front of the monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trinidad CO 81082, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rediscovering Ludlow (here, next to this marker); Legacy (here, next to this marker); Testimonies & Memories (here, next to this marker); United Mine Workers of America (here, next to this marker); Tent Life (here, next to this marker); Company Towns (here, next to this marker); Celebration & Sorrow (here, next to this marker); The Ludlow Massacre (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ludlow.
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Photographed By James Hulse, July 10, 2021
3. The view of the markers and monument from the parking area
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
