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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…