Welton Street Cultural District - Denver, CO
Posted by: Outspoken1
N 39° 45.143 W 104° 58.889
13S E 501586 N 4400274
This marker is adjacent to the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library in the Five Points area of Denver.
Waymark Code: WMG1H5
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2013
Views: 2
The marker explores the history of African Americans in the Denver and Colorado area. Nearby resources may be found at (
visit link) .
The Five Points area was the historic African American area in Denver. (
visit link) for more information. Because there was active red-lining (
visit link) in Denver, African Americans could not live wherever they wished until after the Civil Rights movement in the USA.
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement: Welton Street Cultural District and the City and County of Denver, Colorado
County or City: Denver
Date Dedicated: Unknown
Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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