Ute Indian Museum
The Ute Indian Museum is a local history museum in Montrose, Colorado, United States.[1] It is administered by History Colorado (the Colorado Historical Society).
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| Established | 1956 |
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| Location | 17253 Chipeta Road Montrose, Colorado 81403 |
| Coordinates | 38.4347°N 107.8677°W |
| Type | History museum |
| Website | Ute Indian Museum |
The museum presents the history of the Ute tribe of Native Americans. It was built in 1956 and expanded in 1998. The museum building is located on the 8.65-acre (3.50 ha) homestead of Chief Ouray (c.1833–1880) and his wife, Chipeta (1843/4–1924). The grounds of the museum include the Chief Ouray Memorial Park, Chipeta's Crypt, and a native plants garden.
References
- "Ute Indian Museum". Colorado: Come to Life. Colorado Tourism Office. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
External links
- Ute Indian Museum - History Colorado
- Ute Indian Museum Virtual Field Trip - Hewit Institute for History and Social Science Education
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