This Day in History November 15, 1806

By Ruth on November 15, 2013 in American history, history
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View of Pike's Peak from the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado

I have never been to this beautiful spot in our country, but on this date in 1806, Zebulon Pike discovered Pike’s Peak in what is now Colorado.  He had set out on an exposition in the summer of that year, and even though he discovered it, he never got to climb it.  That happened fourteen years later, and it was Edwin James who climbed it.

For more info:

http://www.pikespeak.us.com/Learn/history.html

http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/us/pikes-peak.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikes_Peak

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2007/11/looking_back_10.html

http://famousdaily.com/history/zebulon-pike-spots-pikes-peak.html

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  1. laurie nykaza November 15, 2013 Reply

    Such a fun place to visit. We love going to Colorado such a breathtaking place and lots to do when visiting hiking skiing

  2. Michelle Tucker November 15, 2013 Reply

    Awesome! I look up at Pike’s Peak on a daily basis. It’s absolutely beautiful!

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