Historical Marker

The Escalante Expedition

Northwest · Rangely · Rio Blanco

Colorado marker

Inscription

The Escalante Expedition. Discovered White River (which they called the San Clemente) and crossed it near here on Sept. 9, 1776. Seeking a route from Santa Fe to California, these Spanish explorers were the first white men to examine much of western Colorado

Location

AddressNorthwest
CityRangely

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