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Delta Colorado Tourism |
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More than 100 years ago the Delta County area was the homeland of the Ute Indian people. Today, visitors can learn about the cultural traditions of western Colorado.The town of Delta, is located at the confluence of the Uncompahgre and Gunnison Rivers. It was originally set up as a trading post for Utes and the early day settlers. Fort Uncompahgre was originally built in 1828 and was recreated in 1989. The modern day fort is a reconstruction of the original trading post that was used by traders, trappers and Native Americans. Delta’s 200-year old Ute Council Tree is an historic cottonwood that was designated a Colorado Landmark and is dedicated in memory of the Ute tribe’s Chief Ouray and his wife, Chipeta. She was the only Indian woman ever permitted to sit in council meetings, which were held at this site. There are many museums in Delta County. You can see everything from dinosaur bones, a robe from the King of Siam a clock that used to be in the French palace of Louis the 14th. There is also a bridge that was crafted by western legend Tom Horn. |
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