Gunnison
Inscription
Capt. John W. Gunnison explored this region for the United States government in 1853, seeking a trans-continental railroad route. He and others in his party were killed in eastern Utah by Indians on October 26, 1853. The river, county and city perpetuate his name in Colorado
Location
AddressOn the southeast corner of US-50 (E Tomichi Ave) and Adams St,
CityGunnison
CountyGunnison
StateColorado
Coordinates38.543738, -106.917650