Civic Center in Denver in Denver County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
On The War Trail
Alexander Phimister Proctor, Sculptor
| | 1860 - 1950 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 22, 2024
1. On The War Trail Marker
In 1917, Denver Mayor Robert Speer asked Proctor to sculpt two equestrian monuments for the city, On the War Trail and Broncho Buster.
On the War Trail is Proctor's tribute to the native people of Colorado. Proctor felt a kinship and deep respect for American Indians, portraying them with dignity and nobility. Models were Jackson Sundown of the Idaho Nez Perce tribe, and Big Beaver of the Montana Blackfeet tribe.
Proctor was a foremost American sculptor of his era, with monumental sculptures located in cities across the United States, from Washington, D.C. to Portland, Oregon.
Cast 1921, Roman Bronze Works
Dedicated May 10, 1922
Presented to Denver by Stephen Knight
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 39° 44.337′ N, 104° 59.32′ W. Marker is in Denver, Colorado, in Denver County. It is in Civic Center. It is on 14th Avenue east of Bannock Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range. It is also in the American Mountain West. 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 the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Broncho Buster (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Christopher Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); Passing of the Street Car (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civic Center (about 400 feet away); In Memory of Sadie M. Likens (about 500 feet away); Alfred Dach (about 600 feet away); Liberty Bell Replica (about 600 feet away); General Rose Monument (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denver.
Regarding On The War Trail. The bronze sculpture depicts an American Indian riding bareback on a horse with a spear in his hand.
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 22, 2024
2. On The War Trail Statue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
