ELEPHANT CORRAL - Denver, CO
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N 39° 44.916 W 105° 00.111
13S E 499841 N 4399854
This is the Elephant Corral historical marker, in downtown Denver.
Waymark Code: WM3KE4
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2008
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Immediately North-East of this point and covering much of Block 18 East Denver stood the famous ELEPHANT CORRAL camp ground immigrant headquarters and stock yards of pioneer Denver.
Begun early in 1859 by Blake & Williams with their Denver house, the first hotel in Denver City. Horace Greeley was a guest here and addressed the pioneers June 6, 1859.
During the 1860's the Corral was surrounded by an eight-foot wall having loopholes for Indian defense.
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
The State Historical Society of Colorado from the Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation
County or City: Denver
Date Dedicated: 1935
Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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