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Delivering People, Goods, and Mail In the Mountains of Jefferson County

Published ArticlesBy Pat JurgensSeptember 1, 20215 Comments

In the winter of 1873 Isabella Bird, a Victorian Englishwoman, journeyed through Turkey Creek Canyon alone, on horseback.  Undaunted by harsh weather, spartan accommodations, or her own safety, she exemplified the hardiness of early Colorado travelers.  Like others before her, she relied on herself and the animal that carried her.

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