Cascade in Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Pike's Peak
Photographed by Charles T. Harrell, July 1, 2011
1. Pike's Peak Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 38° 50.442′ N, 105° 2.504′ W. Marker is in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County. It is in Cascade. It can be reached from Barr Trail. Located at the entrance of the observation and gift shop at the top of Pike's Peak. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cascade CO 80809, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range and in Pikes Peak Region. 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 Comancherνa.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Continental Divide (a few steps from this marker); Zebulon Montgomery Pike (a few steps from this marker); Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Inspiration of America the Beautiful (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Summit House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Look From The Top (approx. 0.7 miles away); Amazing Pikes Peak Feats
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Additional commentary.
1. National Register of Historic Places:
Pikes Peak *** (added 1966 - - #66000245)
15 mi. W of Colorado Springs in Pike National Forest , Colorado Springs
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Exploration/Settlement
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Federal , Local , Private
Historic Function: Landscape
Historic Sub-function: Conservation Area, Unoccupied Land
Current Function: Landscape
Current Sub-function: Park, Unoccupied Land
— Submitted August 10, 2011.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, May 29, 1994
2. Pike's Peak Summit
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,757 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 8, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. 2. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
