Roxborough State Park in Littleton in Douglas County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Roxborough State Park
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 25, 2025
1. Roxborough State Park Marker
This site possesses exceptional value as an illustration of the nation's natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of man's environment
Erected by Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the National Natural Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 39° 25.744′ N, 105° 4.109′ W. Marker is in Littleton, Colorado, in Douglas County. It is in Roxborough State Park. It is on Roxborough Drive 4½ miles south of Watertown Road, in the median. The marker is near the parking lot for the visitors center at Roxborough State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4751 Roxborough Drive, Littleton CO 80125, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Geology of Roxborough (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry S. Persse and His Beloved Roxborough (approx. one mile away); A Roxborough for Everyone (approx. one mile away); Columbine High School (approx. 12.2 miles away); Alfred G. Packer (approx. 12½ miles away); Littleton War Memorial (approx. 12.9 miles away); Denver & Rio Grande Depot (approx. 13 miles away); Public Transportation (approx. 13 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Littleton.
Regarding Roxborough State Park. Roxborough State Park was created in 1975 and designated a National Natural Landmark in 1980.
Also see . . .
1. National Natural Landmarks: Roxborough State Park. (Submitted on November 27, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Roxborough State Park official site. (Submitted on November 29, 2025, by
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 25, 2025
2. Roxborough State Park Marker
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 25, 2025
3. Roxborough State Park Marker
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 25, 2025
4. Roxborough State Park
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 27, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
