Land Donation University of Colorado - Boulder, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
N 40° 00.542 W 105° 16.469
13T E 476573 N 4428795
Found on the older part of the campus as part of a beautiful, small stone bridge, this plaque honors the men who donated the original land for the campus of the University of Colorado.
Waymark Code: WMQ1BB
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Miles ToGeo
Views: 1

The plaque reads:

In Memory of
Marinus Gilbert Smith,
George Asa Andrews
and Anthony Arnett
Citizens of Boulder
Who in 1872, when the
University of Colorado
was still a dream donated the
land upon which was to begin
its life
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
Unknown


County or City: Boulder

Date Dedicated: Unknown

Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed

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