Colorado City
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Colorado City. Founded here in August, 1859, then in El Paso County, Kansas. So named because at the gateway to mines thought to be on the Colorado River. Incorporated with Colorado Springs on June 11, 1917. The First Capital of Colorado, so designated by the first territorial legislature, 1861
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More markers in El Paso
Ute Pass
Mountain Passes, CO
Ute Pass. Named from the Old Ute Trail which led from South Park through Manitou to the plains.
Log House
Colorado Springs, CO
Log house from Colorado's first designated territorial capital, at Colorado City (now a part of Colorado Springs).
Old Fort and Stockade
Colorado Springs, CO
This marks the site of the Old Fort and Stockade built by pioneers of Colorado City used in defense against the Indians in 1864 and 1868.
Old Stone Fort
Southeast, CO
Due south 610 feet is the Old Stone Fort built at the pioneer home of David McShane.
Ute Pass
Southeast, CO
Ute Pass. Named from the Old Ute Trail which led from South Park through Manitou to the plains.