Central in Denver in Denver County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
USS Colorado BB-45
to the men who served
aboard the U.S.S. Colorado (BB-45)
March 1921-June 1959.
Tarawa • Kwajalein • Eniwetok • Saipan-Guam • Tinian • Leyte • Mindoro • Luzon • Okinawa • Japan.
Dedicated March 21, 1997
Erected 1997.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1921.
Location. 39° 44.345′ N, 104° 59.047′ W. Marker is in Denver, Colorado, in Denver County. It is in Central. Marker can be reached from the intersection of E. 14th Ave. and Grant St.. Located on the Colorado State Capitol Grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Armenian Genocide (within shouting distance of this marker); Colorado State Capitol Time Capsule (within shouting distance of this marker); Logan’s Memorial Day Order (within shouting distance of this marker); Irving Hale (within shouting distance of this marker); Sand Creek Massacre (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colorado State Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Alfred Dach (about 700 feet away); Joe P. Martinez (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denver.
Additional keywords. U.S. Navy
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,311 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on August 18, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.