Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Revolutionary War Patriots
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing the the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.
1775-1783
Erected by DAR Mount Lookout Chapter.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the America 250, and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series lists.
Location. 39° 45.408′ N, 105° 13.396′ W. Memorial is in Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson County. It can be reached from Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling north. On the trail near the Golden Welcome Center area. In the Rotary Garden area. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1010 Washington Avenue, Golden CO 80401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Golden Alarm Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Early History of Clear Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Settlement of Clear Creek Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold in Clear Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Farming (within shouting distance of this marker); Tourism (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson and His Crew (within shouting distance of this marker); Floods on Clear Creek (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Golden.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2026, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Almond, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2026, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Almond, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

