Central in Denver in Denver County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Sand Creek Massacre
Though some civilians and military personnel immediately denounced the attack as a massacre, others claimed the village was a legitimate target. This Civil War Monument, paid for by funds from the Pioneers' Association and the State, was erected on July 24, 1909, to honor all Colorado soldiers who had fought in battles of the Civil War in Colorado and elsewhere. By designating Sand Creek a battle, the monument's designers mischaracterized the actual events. Protests led by some Sand Creek descendants and others throughout the twentieth century have since led to the widespread recognition of the tragedy as the Sand Creek Massacre.
This plaque was authorized by Senate Joint Resolution 99-017.
Erected 2002 by the Pioneers' Association and the State of Colorado. (Marker Number 280.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Native Americans • Notable Events • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Colorado - History Colorado series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1812.
Location. 39° 44.354′ N, 104° 59.138′ W. Marker is in Denver, Colorado, in Denver County. It is in Central. Marker is on Colfax Avenue. Located on the west steps of the Capitol. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver CO 80203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colorado State Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Logan’s Memorial Day Order (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Irving Hale (about 300 feet away); Alfred Dach (about 300 feet away); Joe P. Martinez (about 400 feet away); Colorado State Capitol Time Capsule (about 400 feet away); Armenian Genocide (about 400 feet away); USS Colorado BB-45 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denver.
Also see . . . Sand Creek Massacre Historic Site. National Park Service site. (Submitted on February 22, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 5,338 times since then and 79 times this year. Last updated on March 30, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.