Historical Marker

Fairplay

South Central · Fairplay · Park

Colorado marker

Inscription

Fairplay. Named by the pioneer miners in expression of their determination for equal opportunity and fair dealing. Site visited by Captain John C. Fremont and Kit Carson in 1844. Fairplay diggings organized and mining laws enacted in April, 1860. Seat of Park County since 1867. Stone courthouse erected in 1874

Location

AddressSouth Central
CityFairplay
CountyPark

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