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

Colorado's Wildlife Story

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011

1. Colorado's Wildlife Story Marker

Inscription. From the eastern prairie to the Rocky Mountains and the western plateau country beyond, Colorado enjoys a rich abundance of wildlife. Protecting this heritage has been a challenge, and Colorado's success is due to the efforts and cooperation of people like you.

Early settlers described the West as a vast land filled with wildlife. But by the late 1800s, population growth, uncontrolled hunting and fishing, and changes in land use had taken their toll.

I desire to say a word in favor of protecting our game--birds, beasts, and fishes--all of which are being wastefully destroyed...and unless some law is passed...the buffalo, elk, deer, antelope and trout will soon become extinct, and Colorado will be robbed of the many attractions she today possesses.
Colorado Territorial Governor Edwin M. McCook, 1872

For some species we've changed the land too much. The buffalo, the grizzly bear, and the gray wolf may never return. But wildlife is important to the people of Colorado. With governments, citizens, landowners, hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreationists working together, many wildlife species have recovered dramatically.

Today, the challenge of protecting wild animals and their habitats continues. Enjoy Colorado's wild heritage, and help us keep all wildlife a part of our future.

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1999 by Colorado Historical Society. (Marker Number 223.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. In addition, it is included in the Colorado - History Colorado series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 40° 57.976′ N, 102° 15.095′ W. Marker is in Julesburg, Colorado, in Sedgwick County. Marker is at the intersection of Interstate 76 and U.S. 385 on Interstate 76. Marker is at the Colorado Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Julesburg CO 80737, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Last Days of the Buffalo (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Colorado (here, next to this marker); The Pony Express Trail (here, next to this marker); Overland City (Julesburg) Pony Express Riders (within shouting distance of this marker); Prairie Home Companions (approx. 0.6 miles away); Devil’s Dive / The Italian Underground (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Town that Wouldn't Die (approx. 1½ miles away); Fourth Julesburg (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Julesburg.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 737 times since then and 31 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.