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 Paula Stolebarger
Vice Regent Margaret Ellis
Chaplain Kathleen Fonda
Recording Secretary Joyce Schleenbaker
Corresponding Secretary Joanna Kline
Treasurer Patricia Rengel
Registrar Suzann Smith
Historian Aleta Bowman
Librarian Carrol Rufener
Parliamentarian Ann Andersen
Auditor  

Chapter Meetings & Programs 2011-2012

Please contact us if you would like to attend.

September 17, 2011, 1:30 pm

David Casiano, Parker Mayor presents:

How 9/11 Affected Parker City Government

 

October 15, 2011, 1:30 pm

Virginia Kracaw presents:

Salem Witchcraft Hysteria

 

 November 19, 2011, 1:30 pm

State Regent Gale Auston Crafton

 

December 10, 2011, noon

Annual Chapter Pot Luck Luncheon

The Story of My Favorite Christmas Ornament

 

January 21, 2012, 1:30 pm

History of Dr. Justina L. Ford-first black woman doctor west of the Mississippi 

 

 February 18, 2012, 1:30 pm

Meeting honoring chapter DAR Good Citizens, Junior American Citizens, and American History Essay Contest winners

Smokey Bear & US Forest Service presents:

Fire Mitigation

 

 March 17, 2012, 1:30 pm

Linda Remley presents:

Women of the Revolution

 

May 19, 2012, 1:30 pm

Patty McDonough presents:

Lulu Fingernail Woman

 

 
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This website designed and created by Regina Fallace.
The webmaster for Smoky Hill Trail Chapter is Mariah Hudson.

Date last updated: October 6, 2011