Near Hesperus in La Plata County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Dominguez - Escalante Expedition
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Dominguez y Escalante Expedition series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 37° 19.54′ N, 108° 7.976′ W. Marker is near Hesperus, Colorado, in La Plata County. Marker is on U.S. 160, 0.8 miles Cherry Creek Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hesperus CO 81326, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Old Spanish Trail (here, next to this marker); Dominguez & Escalante (here, next to this marker); [Old] Fort Lewis College (approx. 8 miles away); Cedar Grove Cemetery Veterans' Memorial (approx. 8.6 miles away); 1892 Horse-Drawn Pull Grader (approx. 8.7 miles away); Bauer House (approx. 8.7 miles away); The Columbine Bar (approx. 8.7 miles away); Mancos Opera House (approx. 8.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hesperus.
Also see . . . Dominguez - Escalante Expedition - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on February 6, 2014.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 820 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
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