Veterans Memorial

The Veterans Memorial was dedicated on President’s Day, February 17, 1997. It was designed by Maynard Nelson and constructed by Randy Leonard Rock used for facing the cement memorial was donated by the Southern Baptist Church. The flag poles were fabricated and donated by C. Myron Niblack. The original US flag was donated jointly by the American Legion, VFW and Auxiliary, and Vietnam Veterans. The original Colorado flag was donated by VFW and Auxiliary members.

Plaques on the memorial honor veterans of all branches of the US Military Services, and local chapters of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, DAV, VFW and Auxiliary, American Legion, Pearl Harbor Survivors Assoc. and Vietnam Veterans of America.

The memorial is located near the southeast corner of the Welcome Center in Pioneer Town.

Memorial to all our fallen local Hero's'

 

Pioneer Monument

Pioneer Monument in Pioneer Town pays tribute to the accomplishments of early settlers in Delta County. “It started with a small group, an idea, a small purse,” commented Karla Church, Captain of the Columbine Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) at the dedication of the monument on May 5, 2000.

An estimated 11 tons of marble make up the two piece monument. The site chosen is near the fence line at the southeast corner of Pioneer Town. Here the monument is clearly visible from Highway 65, the white marble contrasting sharply with nearby evergreens.

The plaque reads: “During the years of 1881-1900 many pioneers entered the Surface Creek Valley. As these pioneers entered this part of the Western Slope they set the stage for the development of the communities located in present day Delta County. Pioneer families who settled this area emigrated from Utah, other parts of the United States, and many foreign countries. These courageous men, women and children planted crops and fruit trees, brought in livestock, discovered and mined coal, and developed the water systems from Grand Mesa. With their foresight, strength and courage they contributed in many ways to make this area a wonderful place to live. Many have gained from the efforts of these early pioneers.

Honoring of the Pioneers of Delta County with the erection of this monument is a privilege. Erected by Daughters of Utah Pioneers.”

PIONEER TOWN HISTORY

Colby Store & Post Office

Every building in Cedaredge’s Pioneer Town has a long and storied past. The Colby General Store reminds us of the importance these small stores played in offering supplies to rural communities. This was the first building to join the three unique landmark silos at the site.