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Elbert County Colorado Then and Now

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In 1861, Colorado became an official United States Territory.  Thirteen years later, on February 2, 1874, Elbert County was established using land taken from Douglas and Greenwood Counties, which was abolished later in 1874.  At that time, the county lines wer... More »

CCC Camp In Elbert Colorado

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In response to the economic chaos, unemployment, and depression felt by the nation in the early 1930s, President Roosevelt created many programs designed to put Americans back to work and to preserve the pride of the workers in their own ability to earn a livi... More »