Smoky Hill Trail Chapter

Parker, Colorado

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

 

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HISTORY OF THE SMOKY HILL TRAIL
 
The Colorado gold rush of 1859 resulted in the establishment of the Smoky Hill Trail.  It was the shortest route to the Colorado "gold" from the Missouri River.  Longer routes included the Oregon Trail which cut through the very northeastern tip of Colorado and the Santa Fe Trail which cut through the very southeastern tip of Colorado.  The Smoky Hill Trail headed directly for the Denver area.  Eventually, there were three main branches of this trail.
 
For several years, the Smoky Hill Trail was a route for gold-seekers, wagon trains carrying freight and immigrants seeking a new life, stage coach lines, and for a limited time; the pony express mail service.
 
Mile houses were located along the Cherokee/Smoky  Hill Trail leading to Denver.  Three of these "Mile Houses" remain.  The 20 Mile Historic Park in Parker, the 17 Mile House North of Parker and the 4 Mile House in Denver.  In July 2001, the 17 Mile House along with 32 surrounding acres in Parker joined the 20 Mile and 4 Mile as historic landmarks to be preserved forever.

List of Chapter Officers:

Regent Kathryn Bensing
Vice Regent Carole Taylor
Chaplain Kathy Fonda
Recording Secretary Carol Wurtz
Corresponding Secretary Doris Elliot
Treasurer Paula Stolebarger
Registrar Virginia Kracaw
Historian Carole Taylor
Librarian Margaret Ellis
Parliamentarian Ann Andersen
Auditor Pat Buntin

Chapter Meetings & Programs 2008-2009

Please contact us if you would like to attend.

September 20, 2008 -  Tour of Celestial Seasonings, Boulder, CO

October 18, 2008 - "Breast Cancer Awareness" Margaret Ellis

November 15, 2008 - "How Can I Help? DAR Services to Veterans" Mickey Boyes, DAR Service for Veterans State Chairman

December 13, 2008 - "Keynote Singers"

January 17, 2009 - Gold & Blue Star Mothers Awards & Presentation, Patti Trudell

"Smoky Hill Trail Patriots Map" Carole Taylor and Virginia Kracaw

 

February 21, 2009 - JAC/American History Awards,

"How  Working for and Attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout CAN  Impact  Your Life   as  an Adult" Sean Autry, Eagle Scout

 

March 21, 2009 - Good Citizens/Scholarship Awards

Program to be announced

April 2009 - 30th Annual Celebration, details to be determined

May 17, 2009 - "Revolutionary War Clothing" Sandy Sweeney

August 2009 - Board Meeting, details to be determined

 
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Date last updated: August 15, 2008