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  Chaffee County, Colorado - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chaffee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Chaffee County was created by the Colorado legislature on February 10, 1879 out of southern Lake County (although at the time, Lake County was known as Carbonate County, a designation which lasted for only two days).
In the county the population is spread out with 19.70% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 27.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.00% who are 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chaffee_County,_Colorado   (426 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Chaffee County, Colorado
Chaffee County is located on the eastern slope of the Continental Divide about 120 miles southwest of Denver in a mountain valley with elevations that range from about 6,900 feet to over 14,000 feet.
Chaffee County has three incorporated towns which include Salida, located in the southern end of the county, Poncha Springs located at the crossroads of Hwy 285 and Hwy 50 and Buena Vista located in the northern end of the county.
Chaffee County is known as the "banana belt" to most Coloradoans because of its relatively mild climate, despite its mountain valley location.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Chaffee-County,-Colorado   (433 words)

  
 Chaffee County Colorado > Population | Home Ownership | Sales | Jobs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Chaffee County, Colorado is one of about 3,140 counties and county equivalents in the United States.
In 2003 the total population of Chaffee County was estimated to be 16,841 while the population of the entire state of Colorado was estimated at 4,550,688
Chaffee County had 6,584 households in 2000 with a median household income of $34,368 as compared to the Colorado state-wide median family income of $47,203.
www.countyguide.com /Colorado/Chaffee-County   (403 words)

  
 Chaffee County Colorado - Southern Colorado Economic Development District
Located in the "Heart of the Rocky Mountains", Chaffee County has a mean elevation of 7,500 feet.
The Collegiate Peaks are the most striking and prominent physical feature in the county, providing a breathtaking backdrop for the county and some of the most important views from venues such as Trout Creek Pass.
Humidity in the county stays low much of the year and when coupled with the valley's ample sunshine, makes for an attractive place to live, work and play for resident and visitors alike.
www.scedd.com /chaffee   (430 words)

  
 Salida Colorado Chamber of Commerce - Heart of the Rockies Business and Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Chaffee County has more mountain peaks of 14,000-foot or more than any other county in Colorado and is often referred to as the “Fourteener” Region.
Chaffee county was established in 1879 and named for Jerome Chaffee, a United States Senator and local investor.
In Chaffee County, it was reported that in the eight years from 1990 to 1997, some 2,217 people moved into the county.
www.salidachamber.org /profile.html   (701 words)

  
 My Biography
I lived in Chaffee County, Colorado for 33 years and am considered to be one of the local historians of that particular area.
My forte is researching the lives of people buried in Chaffee County, Colorado and sharing their stories and the sources with others for free.
The White Pine County Discussion Board has become a hugely popular site and provides ex-residents, tourists, locals, and others a way to share their memories of towns that no longer exist, people, and helps others to get answers to queries on almost any subject.
www.geocities.com /Heartland/Plains/6025/junebio.htm   (1138 words)

  
 Mount Columbia (Colorado) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mount Columbia is a mountain in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States.
At 14,077 feet, it is one of Colorado's fourteeners.
This Colorado state location article is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mount_Columbia_(Colorado)   (94 words)

  
 Salida, Colorado guide, visitor and area information, business directory
The Salida, Colorado area is the crossroads for the three interstate highways: U.S. 24, 50 and 285.
In fact, Chaffee County where Salida, Colorado resides has more mountain peaks of 14,000-foot or more than any other county in Colorado and is often referred to as the "Fourteener" Region.
A museum displaying Chaffee County's rich heritage is located next to the Salida, Colorado Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce office, and is open throughout the summer months.
www.fourteenernet.com /salida   (792 words)

  
 Chaffee County, Colorado, COGenWeb Project
Chaffee County was formed in 1879 from Lake County.
Chaffee County is located in central Colorado within the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
The Arkansas River runs north-south through the center of the county, which is surrounded by the Collegiate Peaks to the west, the Mosquito Range to the east and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the south.
www.rootsweb.com /~cochaffe   (492 words)

  
 Colorado Altitude and Colorado Elevation: Chaffee County Colorado
Colorado Altitude and Colorado Elevation: Chaffee County Colorado
The effects of the Colorado altitude are usually felt immediately upon arriving in the mountains.
You can minimize the effects of the high Colorado elevation by drinking lots of water, avoiding alcohol, eating light, high-carbohydrate meals, increasing physical activity gradually, and rest when tired.
www.coloradoheadwaters.com /chaffee_county/colorado_altitude.cfm   (318 words)

  
 Chaffee County, Colorado history book - Where the Bodies Are by June Shaputis
Where the Bodies Are, is about the infamous and violent Lake County (Colorado) War, the Vigilantes and their victims, some of whom are buried almost shoulder to shoulder in the Centerville and Nathrop cemeteries.
Chaffee County burial sources and lookups for historical or genealogical researchers from:
Chaffee County, Colorado, Burials documents thousands of the known burials in Chaffee County, Colorado from about 1860 to 1985.
www.webpanda.com /bodiesare   (313 words)

  
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Chaffee County is on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado.
Driving distance from Denver is approximately 144 miles, 102 miles from Colorado Springs and Pueblo, and 65 miles from Gunnison.
In fact, Chaffee County has more mountain peaks of 14,000-foot or more than any other county in Colorado and is often referred to as the ”Fourteener” Region.
www.chaffeecounty.org   (174 words)

  
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Chaffee County’s primary rationale for requesting that the hearing be held in Salida, Colorado, was to facilitate a view of the railroad crossing site in question by the ALJ.
Chaffee County is directed to advise the Commission and the other parties to this proceeding, in writing, of its position regarding waiver of the provisions of § 40-6-109.5, C.R.S., on or before January 11, 2005.
The Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County, Colorado, shall advise the Commission and the other parties to this proceeding, in writing, of its position regarding waiver of the provisions of § 40-6-109.5, C.R.S., on or before January 11, 2005.
www.dora.state.co.us /PUC/Decisions/2005/R05-0021-I_04A-372R.doc   (1282 words)

  
 Oldest Cabin Contest in Chaffee County Colorado
As Chaffee County celebrates its 125th anniversary, we look back on those hardy souls who came to this beautiful valley well over a century ago.
But most of those hardy souls moved on after the boom was over, and it was the men and women who came to this area for the purpose of settling down and building the area into a stable community that we'd like to recognize here...
Chaffee County is still adorned with countless cabins, shacks, ghost towns and other remnants of days gone by, but some of these buildings have done more than withstand the scourges of time.
www.arkansasvalleyliving.com /cabin_contest.asp   (501 words)

  
 Antero Realty - Real Estate Sales for Salida and Chaffee County, Central Colorado
Chaffee County is an excellent example of a high Rocky Mountain valley and is considered the Banana Belt of Colorado.
With more 14,000 ft. peaks than any other county in Colorado, a total of twelve, and most are visible from Hwy 285, just 2 hours from Denver.
Chaffee County receives as much sunshine as anywhere else in Colorado due to it's protected mountain valleys.
www.anterorealty.com   (297 words)

  
 Chaffee County in Central Colorado :: Chaffee County Colorado includes Salida, Buena Vista, Monarch, and Poncha Springs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Chaffee County in Central Colorado :: Chaffee County Colorado includes Salida, Buena Vista, Monarch, and Poncha Springs
Welcome to Colorado's Headwaters of Adventure - starring the small towns of Buena Vista, Salida, Poncha Springs as well as Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area.
The headwaters of some of this country's most storied and important rivers are born as trickles that start on the flanks of the high mountains fo the Continental Divide.
www.coloradoheadwaters.com /chaffee_county/chaffee_county_colorado.cfm   (211 words)

  
 Colorado Mountain College Chaffee County Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Colorado Mountain College Chaffee County Center is located in Buena Vista, Colorado.
Buena Vista is located in the center of Colorado, between Leadville and Salida, at the base of the 14,000 foot Collegiate Peaks mountain range.
Only a few hours away from most of Colorado's metropolitan areas, the Buena Vista area provides access to wilderness experiences in the national forest, whitewater rafting in the Arkansas River, breathtaking high-altitude scenery, and an abundance of educational programs through the Buena Vista Center of Colorado Mountain College.
www.coloradomtn.edu /campus_tmb/chaffee   (159 words)

  
 Colorado Real Estate * Salida Mountain Property * Colorado Homes * Premier Brokers Real Estate
in Chaffee County in South Central Colorado on the east slope of the Continental Divide.
Salida Colorado is proud to be the "Home of the 14ers" which means that we have more peaks over 14,000 ft than anywhere else
If all of this sounds too exhausting or exhilarating, Salida Colorado is also home to a more relaxing art community and boasts an eclectic selection of fine food restaurants and cafes in which you can just kick back and enjoy the views.
www.premierbrokers-salida.com   (396 words)

  
 Chaffee   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Chaffee, Roger B US astronaut who was a member of the three-man Apollo 1 crew killed when a flash fire swept their space capsule during a simulation of a
Chaffee, Roger B. US astronaut candidate Roger B. Chaffee was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. Roger B. Chaffee, Print this Table of Contents, Shopping.
Chaffee, Roger Bruce (1935-1967) Chaffee received a BS in aeronautical engineering from Purdue University in 1957 and immediately joined the Navy.
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 Salida Colorado and Buena Vista Colorado Official Visitor's Guide - Colorado's Headwaters of Adventure. Travel to ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Salida Colorado and Buena Vista Colorado in Chaffee County Colorado
Here in Salida Colorado and Buena Vista Colorado you'll find larger than life mountains, a louder than life river, a respectful bow to the past and an artful eye toward the future.
for Chaffee County, Salida Colorado and Buena Vista Colorado.
www.coloradoheadwaters.com   (154 words)

  
 June Shaputis: BIO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
She is author of several books, including Chaffee County, Colorado, Burials and Where The Bodies Are (1995) and co-author of A History of Chaffee County.
For the past 20 years, she has been a public speaker on Chaffee County history for the U.S. Forest Service, public and private schools, groups and organizations.
Her book, Where the Bodies Are, is about the infamous and violent Lake County Wars, the Vigilantes and their victims, some of whom are buried almost shoulder to shoulder in two cemeteries in Centerville and Nathrop.
www.vtinet.com /14ernet/shaputis/jsbio.htm   (356 words)

  
 Colorado River Rafting, Whitewater Rafting trips, guides, outfitters, Rocky Mountains, Buena Vista Colorado
Colorado River Rafting on the Arkansas, Blue, Colorado, Gunnison, Dolores and North Platte Rivers
Surrounded by Colorado's towering snow-capped mountain peaks, numerous mighty rivers wind their way down into warm and lush mountain valleys.
Whatever your speed or experience, from mild to wild, rivers such as the Colorado, the Arkansas, the Dolores and the North Platte provide something for everybody.
www.rafting-colorado.net   (154 words)

  
 Welcome to The Chaffee County Times - Local News, Sports and Entertainment for Everything Buena Vista, Colorado - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
• approved a request from Chaffee County Heritage for a letter of support plus $500 out of the business license funds to be used towards matching funds for a grant for the creation of a Corridor Management Plan for the Collegiate Peaks Scenic and Historic Byway which was approved last November.
Enck views his role as town attorney to be the same as with any client: to serve to the best of their interest and provide them with legal advice or make recommendations for courses of action from a legal standpoint, he said.
He practiced from 1984- 1990 in Colorado Springs for the firm of Retherford, Mullen, Johnson and Bruce and from1990-1992 he served as the resident managing attorney of the firm’s Pueblo office.
www.chaffeecountytimes.com   (1405 words)

  
 Chaffee County Democrats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Executive Committee of the Chaffee County Democratic Party meets on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
All members of the Executive Committee are asked to attend to discuss a temporary Chair.
Phil Jones has resigned as Chair of the Chaffee County Democrats.
www.chaffeecountydemocrats.org   (122 words)

  
 Chaffee County Salida Colorado CO Accommodations Hotel Colo
Chaffee County Salida Colorado CO Accommodations Hotel Colo
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places this bed and breakfast was originally built in 1892 as the Chaffee County Poor Farm.
It has come a long way from there to become a favorite elegant lodging choice in the Colorado Rockies.
www.riverruninn.com /history.htm   (261 words)

  
 June Shaputis: PRISONER BURIALS IN CHAFFEE COUNTY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Here is a list of all known (and possible) prisoner interments in Chaffee County, Colorado cemeteries.
An inmate at the Colorado State Prison in Canon City, Colorado.
Martinez was one of the last prisoners to be executed by the use of the gas chamber in Colorado.
www.fourteenernet.com /shaputis/prisoner.htm   (425 words)

  
 Chaffee County Genealogical Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Chaffee County, Colorado, was named after Jerome B. Chaffee, and it was formed in 1879 from Lake County, Colorado.
Most information and sources from the Burials of Chaffee County, Colorado manuscript can be found online at:
Chaffee County Court House County Clerk and Recorder
www.buenavistaheritage.org /chaffee_resources.htm   (172 words)

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