Colorado Suggestion

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Colorado - Idaho Springs - An Iron Butt Rally bonus - Steve Canyon Statue which is dedicated to all airman that wore the uniform of the armed forces of the US during time of conflict. It was delivered by the 327th Troop Carrier Squadron, US Air Force Reserve, in July 1950.
East of downtown Idaho Springs, CO, at intersection of Miner St and Colorado Ave.
39.742084N 105.508366W
http://www.historicidahosprings.com/his ... trivia.php and http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11302

- Randy Bishop, Colorado

[MatthewHogan]

Wonderful! Thanks for bringing those to our attention.

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Colorado – Akron – memorial honoring comrades who served America
In Akron, in front of old Washington County courthouse on Ash Ave between 1st and 2nd Streets.
40.159857N 103.211462W = 40 09 35.5N 103 12 41.3W



Colorado – Buena Vista – memorials honoring WWI soldiers
In Buena Vista, in McPhelemy Park, on north side of W Main St (CO-306), ½ block west of traffic light.
38.841575N 106.133396W = 38 50 29.7N 106 08 00.2W



Colorado – Canon City – artillery gun and plaque honoring Spanish War veterans
In Canon City, in city park on south side of Royal Gorge Blvd. Enter from 1st St or 3rd St.
38.437527N 105.244313W = 38 26 15.1N 105 14 39.5W


- Randy Bishop, Colorado

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Colorado – Holyoke – memorial honoring all war veterans
In Holyoke, in front of the Phillips County courthouse on east side of US-385 between Emerson and Furry Streets.
40.583956N 102.302139W = 40 35 02.2N 102 18 07.7W



Colorado – Hugo – memorial honoring the men from Lincoln County that made the supreme sacrifice
In Hugo, in front of the Lincoln County courthouse, southwest of US-287, at 3rd Ave and 1st St.
39.131687N 103.47339W = 39 07 54.1N 103 28 24.2W


- Randy Bishop, Colorado

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Colorado – Julesburg – memorial honoring our comrades who served in all wars
In Julesburg, in front of the Sedgwick County courthouse, at corner of Cedar St and W 3rd St.
40.988256N 102.264006W = 40 59 17.7N 102 15 50.4W



Colorado –La Junta – memorial honoring all veterans
In La Junta, on south side of the Otero County courthouse, on north side of W 3rd St, between Colorado Ave and Santa Fe Ave.
37.986001N 103.543927W = 37 59 09.6N 103 32 38.1W



Colorado – Lamar – memorials honoring WWI and WWII veterans
In Lamar, on grounds of the Prowers County courthouse, on south side of E Elm St, between S Main St and S 4th St.
38.087153N 102.618431W = 38 05 13.8N 102 37 06.4W



- Randy Bishop, Colorado

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Colorado – Las Animas – memorials honoring POW-MIAs, veterans, and cavalry soldiers
In Las Animas, on grounds of the Bent County courthouse, on south side of US-50, between Carson Ave and Bent Ave.
38.06486N 103.221231W = 38 03 53.5N 103 13 16.4W



Colorado – Ordway – memorial dedicated to our veterans
In Ordway, in front of the Crowley County courthouse, on east side of Main St, between 6th St and 7th St.
38.222525N 103.756696W = 38 13 21.1N 103 45 24.1W



Colorado – Romeo – memorial honoring citizens of Conejos County who served in WWI and WWII
At north edge of Romeo, on west side of US-285
37.17815N 105.986931W = 37 10 41.0N 105 59 12.8W


- Randy Bishop, Colorado

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Colorado – Salida – memorial to our honored heroes, 1861-1865
In Salida, in Riverside Park, on south side of N F St, between W Sackett Ave and the Arkansas River.
38.537452N 105.990611W = 38 32 14.8N 105 59 26.2W
Bonus location – Ride to the top of Spiral Mountain. From downtown, north on W 1st St (CO-291), right on CR-175, right on CR-175, cross the railroad tracks, right on CR-176 (Spiral Dr).
38.541486N 105.987124W = 38 32 29.3N 105 59 13.6W



Colorado – Walsenburg – memorial honoring 09.11.2001
In Walsenburg, on base of flagpole in front of the Huerfano County courthouse, on west side of Main St (Bus I-25, US-160) at W 5th St.
37.624612N 104.78159W = 37 37 28.6N 104 46 53.7W



Colorado – Wray – memorial honoring defenders of freedom and guardians of the nation
In Wray, on the corner of the Huerfano Yuma County courthouse, on south side of E 3rd St (US-34) at Ash St.
40.078816N 102.220654W = 40 04 43.7N 102 13 14.4W



These have all been photos I've taken while traveling around the state. Feel free to contact me if you have questions.
- Randy Bishop

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I nominate Randy Bishop for Colorado sponsor in 2013!!!

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Colorado – Trinidad – Memorials honoring veterans of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Global War on Terrorism.
In Trinidad, off I-25 Exit 13, north of downtown, at Colorado Welcome Center on NW corner of Nevada Ave and N Las Animas St.
37.169778N 104.510471W = 37 10 11.2N 104 30 37.5W



Colorado – Trinidad – New memorial that will be dedicated in spring of 2012.
In Trinidad, off I-25 Exit 13, north of downtown, on SW corner of N Convent St and Purgatoire St.
37.169972N 104.508028W = 37 10 11.9N 104 30 28.9W

- Randy Bishop, Colorado

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Using PassBagger's format
Colorado - Trinidad - Fort Wootton Memorial Square
Once called "Perhaps the Most Unique and Most Complete Veterans Memorial Edifice in America."
In Trinidad at the corner of 1st and Chestnut Streets
37.16860N 104.50255 = 37 10 6N 104 30 9W