Littleton in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Columbine High School
Photographed by Charles T. Harrell, July 2, 2011
1. Columbine High School Marker
On April 20, 1999, in a senseless act of violence, twelve students and one teacher were killed, and many others injured at Columbine High School. It was a tragic event that shook the Columbine and metro Denver communities, horrified and saddened the nation, and changed forever our perceptions of the safety and security within a school typical of so many across America.
Over time, Columbine parents, students, faculty, and community leaders designed and constructed this Columbine Memorial to remember those killed and injured that day and honor their lives. This Memorial is dedicated to those innocent victims, so that they are never forgotten.
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Shortly after April 20, 1999, there was an outpouring of flowers, notes, poems, ribbons, stuffed animals, pictures and other objects brought to Clement Park to pay tribute to those that died, were injured or traumatized. From that initial outpouring of emotions and disbelief came the concept of establishing a permanent public memorial near the high school, a memorial that would serve to honor those innocent victims but also provide a historic
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1810.
Location. 39° 36.325′ N, 105° 4.763′ W. Marker is in Littleton, Colorado, in Jefferson County. It can be reached from the intersection of W. Bowles Ave. and S. Pierce St.. Located in Clement Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Littleton CO 80123, 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 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A Memorial to the Pioneers (approx. 3.2 miles away); J. D. Hill General Store (approx. 3.2 miles away); Weston Masonic Lodge (approx. 3.2 miles away); WWII 10th Mountain Division (approx.
Photographed by Charles T. Harrell, July 2, 2011
2. Columbine High School Marker
Regarding Columbine High School. On April 20, 1999, in a senseless act of violence, twelve students and one teacher were killed, and many others injured at Columbine High School. It was a tragic event that shook the Columbine and metro Denver communities, horrified and saddened the nation, and changed forever our perceptions of the safety and security within a school typical of so many across America. Over time, Columbine parents, students, faculty, and community leaders designed and constructed this Columbine Memorial.
- from thoughtco.com
Also see . . . Columbine Memorial. - Website of the memorial. (Submitted on August 24, 2024.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 23, 2024
3. Columbine High School Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 23, 2024
4. Columbine High School Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 23, 2024
5. Columbine High School Marker
Photographed by Charles T. Harrell, July 2, 2011
6. Columbine High School Marker
Photographed by Charles T. Harrell, July 2, 2011
7. Columbine High School Memorial
Photographed by Charles T. Harrell, July 2, 2011
8. Columbine High School Memorial
Photographed by Charles T. Harrell, July 2, 2011
9. Columbine High School Memorial
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 23, 2024
10. Columbine High School Memorial
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 23, 2024
11. Columbine High School
Viewed from the memorial.
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 23, 2024
12. Trail to Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,772 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2024. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 24, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 13, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. 10. submitted on August 24, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 11. submitted on August 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 12. submitted on August 24, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
