Chief Ouray and Chipeta Memorial Obelisk ~ Montrose, Colorado
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 38° 26.123 W 107° 52.088
13S E 249657 N 4258020
This Obelisk is located in Chipeta State Park at the intersection of US Highway 550 and Chepita Road on the southern edge of Montrose, Colorado.
Waymark Code: WMGCEJ
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Chipeta State Park was created to preserve the surroundings of the grave of Chipeta, Chief Ouray's wife, who is buried here on what was once their personal home. A number of historical markers and this obelisk have been added to the grounds. The inscription on the obelisk reads:

In Memory of
Chief Ouray
and
Chipeta
Erected by
The State of Colo.
1926

Date Created/Placed: 1926

Address:
Chipeta State Park 17158 Chipeta Road Montrose, Colorado 81401

Height: 10 feet

Illuminated: no

Website: Not listed
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