Smoky Hill Trail
Description:
This tablet is the
Property of the State of Colorado
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Here was the end of the famous Smoky Hill Trail
Immigrant and stage road extending
from the Missouri River to Denver.
Traversed by pioneers in 1858.
Surveyed by W.G. Russell in 1860.
Route of Butterfield's Overland
Despatch and Wells Fargo Express.
The trail took its human toll -
Death by thirst and Indian raids.
LocationMem:
On Broadway, Denver,
Institution:
State Historical Society of Colorado, The Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation, City and County of Denver.(Marker Number 40.)
Official/Unofficial:
Official (Historical Marker Database)
Date of Dedication:
1936
Place Location:
