Pagosa Springs in Archuleta County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Hatcher Hardware
Historic Landmark
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 13, 2025
1. Hatcher Hardware Marker
Commencing in 1905, George, James, and Elmer Hatcher operated a hardware store at this location. The store advertised sporting goods and funeral services. The existing building was constructed following the fire of 1943. The second geothermal well is located at the rear of the property and was drilled in 1920. The Brown Wellhead has the ability to pump approximately 675 gallons per minute and was previously used to heat the building.
Erected 2004 by Pagosa Springs Historic Preservation Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 37° 15.991′ N, 107° 0.689′ W. Marker is in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, in Archuleta County. It is on Pagosa Street (U.S. 160) just south of North 4th Street (Hot Springs Boulevard), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 468 Pagosa Street, Pagosa Springs CO 81147, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Colorado’s Continental Divide. It is also in the American Mountain
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Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Metropolitan Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty Theatre (about 400 feet away); Goodman Building (about 600 feet away); Pagosa Springs (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Pagosa Springs (approx. 5.8 miles away); Chimney Rock (approx. 5.8 miles away); The Old Spanish Trail (approx. 5.8 miles away).
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 13, 2025
2. Hatcher Hardware Marker
The marker is mounted at eye level near the center of the front facade.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 13, 2025
3. Hatcher Hardware Facade Detail
Pagosa Street (US Highway 160) is being rebuilt in the left background.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 13, 2025
4. Hatcher Hardware Building
Looking northwest across Pagosa Street (US Highway 160).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 81 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 21, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
