San Miguel County Original Courthouse - Telluride, CO
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Outspoken1
N 37° 56.234 W 107° 48.689
13S E 252924 N 4202579
Plaque for San Miguel County Original Courthouse
Waymark Code: WM8JWH
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2010
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The plaque reads:
The first county courthouse was built on this site in 1885. It was destroyed by fire on March 9, 1887. The bricks and iron tension rods are from the original building and were recovered during the excavation for the present building.
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
Unknown
County or City: Telluride
Date Dedicated: Unknown
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