Old Colorado City in Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Old Colorado City
Founded August 12, 1859
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1862.
Location. 38° 50.785′ N, 104° 51.671′ W. Marker is in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County. It is in Old Colorado City. Marker is at the intersection of South 24th Street and Colorado Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South 24th Street. Located at Bancroft Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2408 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs CO 80904, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Colorado City (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Colorado City (within shouting distance of this marker); Cabin on the Move (within shouting distance of this marker); Birth of a Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Log House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Fort and Stockade (approx. half a mile away); Van Briggle Pottery (approx. 1.7 miles away); Indian Trail (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colorado Springs.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Old Colorado City,. (Submitted on July 1, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.