History

Washington L. Popejoy Courtesy Photo

Washington L. Popejoy Courtesy Photo

Popejoy Family - Part I of II

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Popejoy family only lived in the Rye area from 1889 until 1894. They retained their land which in later years, family members would come to for vacation camping trips. Washington Lafayette Popejoy Washington was born in 1949 near Springfield, Missouri. He was the last child of John B.
Courtesy Photo 1888 Clinton Ontario McLean Brine Wedding Announcement

Courtesy Photo 1888 Clinton Ontario McLean Brine Wedding Announcement

Apache Creek Settlers 1877 - Part VII of VII

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
John Hancock Brown Carl L. Stanley “Mr. Stanley, who is well known in Pueblo has lately purchased the old John Brown ranch, about two miles above the Huerfano Butte, where he is now keeping his sheep.
Charles Adams (standing on right) 1880 Ute Delegation DC Courtesy Photo

Charles Adams (standing on right) 1880 Ute Delegation DC Courtesy Photo

Apache Creek Settlers 1877 - Part VI of VII

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
William F. W. ‘Mac’ McPherson In 1877, ‘Mac’ was associated with Daniel Wright Child in the sheep business. “Dan cared for the fine sheep, Mac the grades.” Mac was born in Pennsylvania in 1854.
Bradley Barlow died at Summit House Courtesy Photo

Bradley Barlow died at Summit House Courtesy Photo

Apache Creek Settlers 1877 - Part V of VII

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
William ‘Henry’ Edward Davis Described as “one of the most comfortable properties on the Apache” Henry and Louisa Biffen or Bitten Davis had resided in the area since 1873, and had a “fine herd of cattle”. They also raised horses.
Barlow and Sanderson Stage Courtesy Photo

Barlow and Sanderson Stage Courtesy Photo

Apache Creek Settlers 1877 - Part IV of VII

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
James L. Patterson and Thomas H. Bagnell “The next ranch is occupied by Mr. Thomas H. Bagnell, who purchased it about a year ago from Mr. James Patterson. Mr. Bagnell is from St. Louis and was formerly an extensive railway contractor.” James L.
Apache Creek Settlers 1877 - Part III of VII

Apache Creek Settlers 1877 - Part III of VII

Apache Creek Settlers 1877 - Part III of VII

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
John Henry Caviness Briggs Nathan Whitman Next neighbor to Mr. Child is Mr. Briggs N. Whitman, one of the most popular sheep men in Colorado. Mrs. Whitman is also a Vermonter and has been on the Apache about five years.
Courtesy Photo

Courtesy Photo

Apache Creek Settlers 1877 - Part II of VII

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Joseph Decatur ‘Kate’ Patterson “Some distance below Dr. Coggswell's at the crossing of the Del Norte road, is the ranch of Mr. Patterson. This gentleman is the patriarch of the Apache.” Kate and Martha Potts Patterson established a large plaza near the settlement of Beacon/St.
William Green Russell Courtesy Photo

William Green Russell Courtesy Photo

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Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
LOCAL HISTORICAL LORE Apache Creek Settlers 1877 - Part I of VII The Colorado Chieftain Weekly published an article by an unidentified author in the December 29, 1877 issue about the Apache Valley.
Apache Schoolhouse Courtesy Photo

Apache Schoolhouse Courtesy Photo

Apache Schools - Part II of II

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Pope/Apache/Apache East/Apache-Ute Huerfano County District 26 1889 – 1948 Around 1920, District 26 built a ‘fine brick building’. Apache was now able to offer the first two years of high school, through the 10th Grade. Students either quit or attended the high school in Rye or Walsenburg.
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