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 Virginia Kracaw
Vice Regent Paula Stolebarger
Chaplain Jozy Kline
Recording Secretary Anita Baker
Corresponding Secretary Dee Frost
Treasurer Kathy Fonda
Registrar Suzann Smith
Historian Aleta Bowman
Librarian Margaret Ellis
Parliamentarian Ann Andersen
Auditor Sharon Boggie

Chapter Meetings & Programs 2009-2010

Please contact us if you would like to attend.

September 19, 2009

Program:  Nancy Bathke:  Presenting Sarah Bennett Walker, Homesteader and Botanist – The untold story of a Douglas County and Colorado pioneer.

 

October 17, 2009

Program:  Getting to know your DAR and Junior Sales

 

November 21, 2009

Program: Win Ekeland: World II Pilot experiences & the making of the B-29

 

December 12, 2009

Annual Christmas Potluck Luncheon

Program:  Christmas Carols by Thelma Wells

 

January 16, 2010

Program:  Charlotte Hubbs, Colorado State Regent:  Recognizing and Promoting the Freedom secured by our Patriots

 

February 20, 2010

Program:  Joyce Hines:  Patriots in Petticoats

JAC and American History Contest Winners Honored

 

March 20, 2010

Program:  Shirley Bowers:  Collection of stories from her experiences as an ESL tutor and as a GED tutor at the Douglas County jail.

DAR Good Citizens and Chapter Scholarship Winner Honored

 

April 2010

No Chapter meeting. 

State Conference:  April 9 – 11, 2010

 

May 15, 2010

End of Year Chapter Picnic

Program:  History and tour of Devil’s Head Fire Lookout

 
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Date last updated: August 17, 2009