Auraria in Denver in Denver County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Elephant Corral

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 7, 2022

1. Elephant Corral Marker

Inscription. This tablet is the
property of the State of Colorado
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Immediately north-east of this point and covering
much of Block 18 East Denver stood the famous
Elephant Corral
camp ground, immigrant headquarters
and stock yards of pioneer Denver.
Begun early in 1859 by Blake &
Williams with their Denver House,
the first hotel in Denver City.
Horace Greeley was a guest here and
addressed the pioneers June 6, 1859.
During the 1860s the corral was
surrounded by an eight-foot wall
having loopholes for Indian defense.
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Placed by
The State Historical Society of Colorado
from the Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation
and by the City and County of Denver.
1935

Erected 1935 by State Historical Society of Colorado; Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation; and City and County of Denver.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Colorado - History Colorado series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 39° 44.916′ N, 105° 0.111′ W. Marker is in Denver, Colorado, in Denver County. It is

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in Auraria. Marker is at the intersection of Blake Street and 14th Court, on the left when traveling west on Blake Street. Marker is located at the southeast corner of the intersection, beside the Blake Street bridge crossing Cherry Creek. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Denver CO 80202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Denver City (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rocky Mountain News (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Elephant Corral (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the First Gathering of Freemasons in Colorado (about 600 feet away); Constitution Hall (about 600 feet away); 15th / Wazee Street (about 600 feet away); Wynkoop Street RR Bridge (about 700 feet away); Manny's Bridge (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denver.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Elephant Corral

Also see . . . 1859 – Denver City’s Elephant Corral.

Gold-seekers flocked to Denver City by the hundreds — hoosiers, suckers, corn crackers, buckeyes, red-horses, Arabs, and Egyptians — most hoping to get rich and get out. Many greenhorns arrived, ready to exchange their team and wagon for the mining supplies they needed. Freighting, and commercial hauling of supplies,
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 7, 2022

2. Elephant Corral Marker
(looking east across Cherry Creek bridge • Blake Street on left)
prospered during this era by providing those supplies. Charles Blake and Andrew Williams built Denver City’s Elephant Corral as a trading post aimed at serving both the teamsters and gold-seekers.

(Submitted on August 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.