Kit Carson - Denver, CO - Equestrian Statues on Waymarking.com

Located in Civic Center in downtown Denver, the Pioneer Monument Fountain and Smoky Hill Trail Monument (visit link) was a part of Mayor Robert W. Speer's participation in the City Beautiful movement (visit link) Renowned sculptor Frederick MacMonnies (visit link) was hired to design a fitting monument marking the end of the Smoky Hill Trail. MacMonnies originally planned on topping his pioneer fountain with a bronze Indian. Denverites took such offense to this that the Indian was replaced by a figure of Kit Carson.

Identity of Rider: Kit Carson Identity of Horse: unknown Name of artist: Frederick MacMonnies Date of Dedication: 1911 Material: Bronze Unusual Features: The entire monument and fountain are full of Colorado and western symbolism Position: One Hoof Raised

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