Near Cañon City in Fremont County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Zebulon Pike Block House
the fact that
Zebulon Pike
built a block house
on the west bank of
Sand Creek near
the Arkansas River
and spent the winter
of 1806-07 there
Erected 1922 by General Marion Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 38° 26.028′ N, 105° 15.878′ W. Marker is near Cañon City, Colorado, in Fremont County. Marker is on Tunnel Drive, 0.6 miles west of U.S. 50, on the right when traveling west. Located at the Tunnel Drive Trail Head. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Tunnel Dr, Canon City CO 81212, 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 Territorial Prison (approx. one mile away); Lt. Zebulon Pike's Southwestern Expedition (approx. 1.1 miles away); Bustling Center for Trade, Transportation, and Tourism (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Gold Belt Tour National Scenic Byway (approx. 1.1 miles away); Raynolds Bank (approx. 1.3 miles away); 405 Main Street (approx. 1.3 miles away); First People, Explorers & Settlers (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Banana Belt of Colorado (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cañon City.
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.