Virginia Dale ~ Virginia Dale, Colorado
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 40° 57.433 W 105° 21.286
13T E 470144 N 4534068
This older bronze marker, erected in 1935, is located on the east side of US Highway 287 at Milepost 380.8 about 1/4 mile east of Virginia Dale.
Waymark Code: WMFGRC
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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This Memorial is the
Property of the State of Colorado

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Three-quarters of a mile northwest
From this point is the original
Virginia Dale
Famous stage station on the Overland
Route to California, 1862 - 1867.
Established by Joseph A. (Jack) Slade
and named for his wife, Virginia.
Located on Cherokee Trail of 1849.
Favorite camp ground for emigrants.
Vice President Colfax and party were
detained here by Indian raids in 1865.
Robert J. Spotswood replaced Slade.

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The State Historical Society of Colorado
from
The Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation
and by
The Fort Collins Pioneer Society
1935

Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
The State Historical Society of ColoradoThe Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation The Fort Collins Pioneer Society

County or City: Larimer County

Date Dedicated: 1935

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