Western Fremont County

This Self-Guided Heritage Tour was developed as part of a series by the Fremont County Heritage Commission and Fremont County Tourism Council, with support of a grant from the Colorado Tourism Office, for free distribution to convey the County’s rich history and encourage heritage tourism. The Fremont County Historical Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization, is also a partner in this effort.

Questions, comments and suggestions are welcome and may be conveyed to [email protected] or sent to:

Fremont County Heritage Commission
615 Macon Ave
Cañon City, Colorado
81212

These and other tours to be developed may be downloaded for  free at www.fremontheritage.com or found in racks at Chambers of Commerce and Museums throughout Fremont County. Additional information beyond the scope of this booklet may be found at these locations as well as other tours and information.

Acknowledgements: This all volunteer booklet was researched, compiled and written by Betsy Denney.  Information Sources: The Land Beyond The Gorge by Carol McNew; From Trappers to Tourists by Rosemae Wells Campbell; Western Fremont Historical Society Archives; Interviews by Nancy Oswald and Thomas A. Young. Edited by Jim Nelson. Photos courtesy of Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center. Illustrations, Mildred Wintz. Layout, Larry Hill.  First Published May, 2015