Saguache

Saguache. Name derived from the Indian word meaning "blue water." Gov. Anza passed near here 1779. On a branch of Old Spanish Trail. Antoine Robidoux, fur trader, took wagons past here in 1841. The explorers J. C. Fremont and G. W. Gunnison passed here in 1853. Often visited by Ouray and Chipeta. Col. Fauntleroy had a battle with the Utes near here in 1855.

Saguache County created in 1866. Town founded, 1867; incorporated, 1874