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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28ZO_dedicated-to-the-pioneer-spirit-of-our-early-settlers_Brighton-CO.html
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28VX_rocky-mountain-arsenal-national-wildlife-refuge_Denver-CO.html
In 1942, women and men of the U.S. Army built this Arsenal that helped achieve victory in WWII and the Cold War. With thanks to out partners, the U.S. Army, Shell Oil Company and their contractors, we dedicate this flagpole to the employees of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28VV_wheres-the-water_Commerce-City-CO.html
Commerce City Commerce City was incorporated as Commerce Town in 1952 and became Commerce City in 1970. In 2004 the Prairie Gateway, a 917-acre parcel of land located along the western edge of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28VU_early-years-of-statehood_Commerce-City-CO.html
Early Years of Statehood In the early years of statehood, silver strikes at Leadville and Aspen brought settlers and money into Colorado. Rail lines, smelters, and refineries were built, and large coalfields were opened up. The High Plains attr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28VS_habitat-for-wildlife-a-rich-history_Commerce-City-CO.html
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Located just eleven miles northeast of downtown Denver, the Refuge is the largest contiguous open space in the Denver metropolitan area. A major environmental restoration program will be completed i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28VQ_the-fourteeners_Commerce-City-CO.html
The Fourteeners There are 58 peaks in the Colorado Rocky Mountains that are above 14,000 feet in height. While 54 are generally acknowledged to be "14ers", most people who want to climb them want to climb all 58. They are contained in six differe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TJB_charles-kelly-boulevard-a-war-memorial_Aurora-CO.html
In honor of Major Charles L. Kelly, MSC, U.S. Army 1925 - 1964 Dust-Off Pilot Extraordinary Killed in action by small arms fire while attempting to approach a hot LZ near Vinh Long, Viet Nam on 1 July 1964 after being advised by ground el…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TJ6_sharon-a-lane-drive-a-war-memorial_Aurora-CO.html
In honor of 1Lt Sharon A. Lane, ANC, U.S. Army 1943 - 1969 FAMC Staff Nurse, 1968 - 1969 Killed by enemy mortar round while serving with honor 312th Evac Hospital, Chu Lai, Viet Nam Only ANC Officer to die as a result of hostile fire in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TIY_wwi-medical-staff-memorial-a-war-memorial_Aurora-CO.html
1917     1918 In Memory of the Officers Nurses and Enlisted Men of the Medical Department United States Army Who Lost Their Lives During the World War This Tablet is Erected by their Coworkers of the Medical Department
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BG9_ma-barker-gang_Westminster-CO.html
Ma Barker's infamous son, Lloyd "Red" Barker traded ina life of crime for a life in Westminster in the 1940s. Lloyd grew up as part of the Barker Gang, described by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover as "the toughest gang of hoodlums the FBI has ever be…
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