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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2331_dinky-locomotive_Ovid-CO.html
Known as the "Dinky," this unit was owned and operated by the Great Western Sugar Co. from 1926 to 1985.
Its primary function was to shuttle rail cars of coal, lime-rock, beets and sugar in the Ovid factory yards.
Donated to the town…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2330_ovid-colorado_Ovid-CO.html
350 rods southeast of this site is the famous and hazardous Upper California Crossing of the South Platte River which was used by the intrepid riders of the Pony Express in 1860-1861. Ovid was incorporated at this site in 1925.
Erected in memor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W4Y_colorado-historical_Julesburg-CO.html
Here on the Great Plains where the ramparts of the Rocky Mountains still lies some hours westward, the Mountain State welcomes you. This highway leads up the valley of the South Platte River to Denver. In 1859 and 1860 the gold rush carried thousa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W3C_julesburg-colorado-historical_Julesburg-CO.html
The Pony Express
1860- 1861 1960-1961
Julesburg, Colorado
Jules Beni, after whom Julesburg is named
was the station master for the Pony Express
and Overland Stage. He was killed by Jack
Slade who later became a notorious gunman.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IOE_transcontinental-railroad_Julesburg-CO.html
Two panels are mounted on the same stand.
Transcontinental Railroad
The dream of uniting America by rail began its journey to reality in June 1865 when the Union Pacific Railroad Company started laying track westward from Omaha, Nebr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IID_oregon-trail_Julesburg-CO.html
South of river
Old Julesberg
Stage and Pony Express
Station, 5 mi. S.W.
Trail and station marked
1931
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IIC_devils-dive-the-italian-underground_Julesburg-CO.html
Devil's Dive
This deep, rugged wash presented problems for stagecoaches.
Drivers of wagons usually circled to the south rather than take the time to hitch up double teams needed for passage through the wash. Ruts made by thousands of wagon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVW1_prairie-home-companions_Julesburg-CO.html
The semi-arid plains are home to hundreds of wildlife species. but even species specialty adapted for life on the prairie need water to survive. The South Platte River and nearby State Wildlife Areas provide excellent habitat for a variety of wild…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVVZ_nearby-things-to-see-and-do_Julesburg-CO.html
1. DePoorter Lakeis located off U.S. 385, just south of Julesburg. It offers fishing, picnic tables, restrooms and a wheelchair accessible pathway around the lake.2. Hippodrome Theatre is newly restored and a source of community pride. This histor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVVV_fourth-julesburg_Julesburg-CO.html
In the 1880's, a fourth Julesburg developed at the junction of the Transcontinental Railroad and the Denver Branch of the Union Pacific. Originally known as Denver Junction, the town was soon renamed Julesburg, presumably the last of Jules Beni's …