The men and women who helped shape our great state!

 Former slave  Opened a laundry service  Began the first Sunday school in Colorado  Believed to be the first African-American woman to make it to the Gold Rush

 Famous Ute leader  A friend to the white man and protector to the Indians alike.  Survived the Meeker Massacre

 Born in Boulder  Studied aeronautical engineering at the University of Colorado  Chosen for Project Mercury in

 Nicknamed the “Manassa Mauler”.  Held heavyweight boxing titles from  Considered one of the best in the sport’s history. rockycolorado.com/.../jack-dempsey/

 An Indian agent for the federal government.  The town of Meeker was named after him.  Was killed by Ute Indians after destroying a racetrack.

 Was a trapper and a rancher.  Friend of the Cheyenne tribe.  Built an elaborate fort that became known as Bent’s Fort. coloradoplains.com

 Was a rags to riches to rags story.  Married the famous Horace Tabor.  The miners showed their appreciation for her by giving the nickname “Baby” Doe – the miner’s sweetheart. publicroad.wordpress.com

 Founder of the Liberal Republican Party.  His New York Tribune became the most popular paper in the country.  His name was used for Greeley, Colorado. showcase.netins.net

 American frontiersman.  Well-known trapper and military guide.  Was a guide for John C. Fremont’s expeditions into the West.

 Was a famous figure of the “Old West”.  Stagecoach driver, lawman, a Civil War scout, and a professional gambler.  Had a reputation as an excellent marksman.

 Was an American soldier, bison hunter, and showman.  One of the most colorful figures of the Old West.  Famous for his wild west show. chronicleoftheoldwest.com

 Expert scout and military guide in the Civil War.  Was a civil engineer who designed the Denver and Rio Grande railroad. peakradar.com

 Was a prospector, businessman, and a politician.  Known as “Silver Dollar Tabor” and “The Bonanza King of Leadville.”  Elected Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. publicroad.wordpress.com

 Was a NASA astronaut.  One of only 24 people to travel to the moon.  One of the 3 astronauts aboard the Apollo 13 mission. nmspacemuseum.org

 Famous American writer.  Supporter of Native American rights.  Wrote many books to support her cause.

 American songwriter.  Most popular song to her credit was “America the Beautiful.”  Was also a college history teacher. findagrave.com

 Founded the Emily Griffith Opportunity School in 1916 (still exists today).  Mysteries still exist about her death. denvergov.org

 Popular folk, pop, and country singer and songwriter.  Recorded and released more than 300 songs. writingmattersnow.blogspot.com

 Famous American jazz musician, composer, and bandleader in the swing era.  While flying to entertain troops during World War II, his plane disappeared and was never found. cityofdearborn.org

supremecourthistory.org  All-American running back at the University of Colorado.  Played professionally for Pittsburgh and Detroit.  Was elected a Supreme Court Justice by John F. Kennedy and remained until 1993.

 Painter, photographer, and explorer of the American Old West.  Was most famous for his photographic images of the west. yellowstonestereoviews.com/.../jackson.html

 Cheyenne leader who resisted movement onto their lands.  Was part of the Sand Creek Massacre in  Known as a great peacemaker to all Native Americans. manataka.org

 The “Unsinkable” Molly Brown became famous after she survived the Titanic.  Became a charter member of the Denver Women’s Club. findagrave.com

 Founder and editor of the Rocky Mountain News.  Promoted agriculture in the West.  Brought people to Denver in search of gold. denvergov.org

 First governor of the Colorado Territory.  Was also an explorer, politician, and writer of the west.  Military officer during the Civil War.  Name was used for Gilpin County. commons.wikimedia.org

 American military officer and explorer.  Mapped possible routes across the rocky Mountains.  Life was ended in the Gunnison Massacre, which today is part of much controversy. 1857massacre.com

 Settler and land developer.  Helped form the Colorado Territory.  Helped develop the city that is now Denver. denvergov.org

 Famous Colorado railroad builder.  Known as the “Pathfinder of the San Juans”.  He built many highways, including the famous “Million Dollar Highway”. ourayhistory.wikidot.com

 Attended college at Stanford University.  Won 2 Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos.  Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in callitmilehigh.wordpress.com/.../

 American soldier and explorer.  Name was used for “Pikes Peak”.  Helped map the southern portion of the Louisiana Purchase. famousnewjerseyans.com

 Medical scientist.  Was a pioneer for all women studying medicine.  Was the first woman to graduate from John Hopkins University. nlm.nih.gov

 American politician.  Only the 3rd Native American to serve in Congress.  Was only the 2 nd native American to serve in the House of Representatives.

 Nicknamed “The Man with a thousand Faces”.  A popular actor during the age of silent films.  Popular role in the original films “Phantom of the Opera” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”.

 Helped begin Rocky Mountain National Park.  Dedicated his life to conserving nature.  Influenced Americans for all things wild and natural.

 Moved to Denver with her family.  Became Denver’s first female police officer.  Ran for Governor of Colorado in

 Helped start the Mattel toy company.  Began the world craze “Barbie” doll.  Donated money to begin the Mickey Mouse Club.

 Began the famous Elitch Gardens  At the time, she was the only woman in the world running an amusement park  Bought land that included and apple orchard…became Elitch Zoological Gardens