Julesburg in Sedgwick County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Colorado's Wildlife Story
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011
1. Colorado's Wildlife Story Marker
From the eastern prairie to the Rocky Mountains and the western plateau country beyond, Colorado enjoys a rich abundance of wildlife. Protecting this heritage has been a challenge, and Colorado's success is due to the efforts and cooperation of people like you.
Early settlers described the West as a vast land filled with wildlife. But by the late 1800s, population growth, uncontrolled hunting and fishing, and changes in land use had taken their toll.
I desire to say a word in favor of protecting our game--birds, beasts, and fishes--all of which are being wastefully destroyed and unless some law is passed...the buffalo, elk, deer, antelope and trout will soon become extinct, and Colorado will be robbed of the many attractions she today possesses.
Colorado Territorial Governor Edwin M. McCook, 1872
For some species we've changed the land too much. The buffalo, the grizzly bear, and the gray wolf may never return. But wildlife is important to the people of Colorado. With governments, citizens, landowners, hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreationists working together, many wildlife species have recovered dramatically.
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Erected 1999 by Colorado Historical Society. (Marker Number 223.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. In addition, it is included in the History Colorado series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 57.976′ N, 102° 15.095′ W. Marker was in Julesburg, Colorado, in Sedgwick County. It was at the intersection of County Road 28 and Jenkins Street, on the left when traveling west on County Road 28. Marker is at the Colorado Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 20754 Co Rd 28, Julesburg CO 80737, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in the Eastern Plains. It was also in the American Mountain West, on the Great Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: The Pony Express Trail (here, next to this marker); Pony Express, Telegraph and Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Water - Lifeblood of the West (within shouting distance of this marker); A Moving Experience (within shouting distance of this marker); Overland City (Julesburg) Pony Express Riders (within shouting distance of this marker); Prairie Home Companions (approx. 0.6 miles away); Devils Dive (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Town that Wouldn't Die (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Julesburg.
Other markers no longer nearby. Last Days of the Buffalo (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Welcome to Colorado (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. This was one of four panels outside the Welcome Center. According to the lady at the Welcome Center a camper struck the markers and History Colorado could not afford to replace them so the 4 panels have all been removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,142 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on July 23, 2026, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Almond, Wisconsin. Photo 1. submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
