1. The men and women who helped shape our great state!

2.  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 http://www.blackpast.org/files/blackpast_images/brown_clara.jpg

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

4.  Born in Boulder  Studied aeronautical engineering at the University of Colorado  Chosen for Project Mercury in 1959. www.air-space.com/scott_carpenter.htm

5.  Nicknamed the “Manassa Mauler”.  Held heavyweight boxing titles from 1919-1926.  Considered one of the best in the sport’s history. rockycolorado.com/.../jack-dempsey/

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

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

8.  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

9.  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

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

11.  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. http://www.sdhistory.org

12.  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

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

14.  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

15.  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

16.  Famous American writer.  Supporter of Native American rights.  Wrote many books to support her cause. www.nndb.com/people/677/000101374/

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

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

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

20.  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

21. 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.

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

23.  Cheyenne leader who resisted movement onto their lands.  Was part of the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864.  Known as a great peacemaker to all Native Americans. manataka.org

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

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

26.  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

27.  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

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

29.  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

30.  Attended college at Stanford University.  Won 2 Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos.  Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004. callitmilehigh.wordpress.com/.../

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

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

33.  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. www.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/Students/Nativ...

34.  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”. www.easypedia.gr/el/articles/l/o/n/Εικόν...

35.  Helped begin Rocky Mountain National Park.  Dedicated his life to conserving nature.  Influenced Americans for all things wild and natural. http://www.oldestes.com/EnosMills.htm

36.  Moved to Denver with her family.  Became Denver’s first female police officer.  Ran for Governor of Colorado in 1934. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephine_Roche

37.  Helped start the Mattel toy company.  Began the world craze “Barbie” doll.  Donated money to begin the Mickey Mouse Club. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/handler_hi.html

38.  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