Julesburg in Sedgwick County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Prairie Home Companions

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011

1. Prairie Home Companions Marker

Inscription. The semi-arid plains are home to hundreds of wildlife species. but even species specialty adapted for life on the prairie need water to survive. The South Platte River and nearby State Wildlife Areas provide excellent habitat for a variety of wild creatures.

Visitors on the Watchable Wildlife Trail may be rewarded with views of many animals including deer, raccoons, coyotes, muskrats, foxes, bald eagles, herons or the elusive mountain lion.

During spring and fall migrations, many birds stop to rest and feed. Look for ducks, geese, cranes, pelicans and many species of songbirds.

Although wildlife may not always be seen, don't forget to look down. Who's been making tracks here?

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.

Location. 40° 58.457′ N, 102° 15.133′ W. Marker is in Julesburg, Colorado, in Sedgwick County. It is on U.S. 385, on the right when traveling south. Marker is near the South Platte River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Julesburg CO 80737, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Eastern Plains.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

on the Great Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

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: Overland City (Julesburg) Pony Express Riders (approx. half a mile away); The Pony Express Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pony Express, Telegraph and Railroad (approx. 0.6 miles away); Water - Lifeblood of the West (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Moving Experience (approx. 0.6 miles away); Julesburg, Colorado (approx. one mile away); Oregon Trail (approx. one mile away); The Town that Wouldn't Die (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Julesburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. Colorado's Wildlife Story (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); Last Days of the Buffalo (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); Welcome to Colorado (was approx. 0.6 miles away

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011

2. Prairie Home Companions Marker

but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 963 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.