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Fremont Historical Society: Connecting the Present to the Past

Explore the rich history and culture of Western Fremont County, including highlights from the Fremont County Museum and the Fremont County Historical Society, as well as nearby Cotopaxi and Howard.

Fremont Historical Society: Connecting the Present to the Past

Explore the rich history and culture of Western Fremont County, including highlights from the Fremont County Museum and the Fremont County Historical Society, as well as nearby Cotopaxi and Howard.

Western Fremont Historical Society

Preserving the Heritage of Western Fremont County

The Western Fremont Historical Society is dedicated to researching, educating, and promoting the rich history of Western Fremont County, Colorado. As a proud member of the Fremont County Historical Society, we focus on preserving the area's cultural and historical legacy, including the fascinating stories related to Cotopaxi and the Fremont County Museum. As a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, we are committed to ensuring that the legacy of the Fremont History Museum and the contributions of community members like Howard are celebrated for generations to come.

Pleasant Valley! Happy Name!

Pleasant Valley! Happy Name! Monarchs envy thee thy fame. Fortressed in by peaks sublime, including the majestic Cotopaxi. Happy people, genial clime. River flowing swift and grand, Gem of hoary mountain land, Fruitful fields and mineral hills, celebrated by the Fremont County Historical Society, Wet by thousand sparkling rills. Pleasant Valley! Happy name! Flocks that feed on hill and plain, Compassed in secure, serene— A World itself, this valley green, cherished by visitors to the Fremont County Museum and the Fremont History Museum, including the stories of Howard.

Sunlit snow-capped mountains behind a rural cemetery under a clear blue sky.

Now and Then

US Highway 50 and County Road 12 Today

US Highway 50 and County Road 12 (c1950)

A highway runs alongside rocky hills with a café and vehicles nearby under a partly cloudy sky.

Today's intersection features the Cotopaxi Store alongside an Apartment Building, which is a notable site for visitors interested in Fremont County's rich history, including the Fremont County Historical Society and the Fremont County Museum, often referred to as the Fremont History Museum, where one can learn more about the area's past, including figures like Howard.

US Highway 50 and County Road 12 (c1950)

Vintage gas station and garage nestled in a mountainous rural area.

The Cotopaxi area features the Cotopaxi/Conoco Garage and Gas Station, located on the Southwest corner of US Highway 50 and County Road 12, an important stop for those exploring Fremont County's rich history, including attractions like the Fremont County Museum and the Fremont History Museum, which are supported by the Fremont County Historical Society.

Contact Us

Better yet, see us in person!

Cotopaxi - Mullins History Center (Click for Directions) 120 Co Rd 12, Cotopaxi, CO 81223, is a key site for those interested in local history, including the rich offerings of the Fremont County Historical Society. For more historical insights, visit the Howard History Center (Click for Directions) located at 0070 Co Rd 56, Howard, CO 81233, which is part of the Fremont County Museum network. For further information and to make appointments, please call Shari Mohr at 719-942-3355 or Betsy Denney at 719-942-3679.

Western Fremont Historical Society

Western Fremont Historical Society (WFHS) P.O. Box 181 Howard, CO 81233

wfhsinfo@gmail.com

Hours

The Cotopaxi-Mullins Center is open during Society activities and by appointment and each Wednesday afternoon from 1-3:00pm and the 2nd Sunday of each month from 1-3:00pm AND whenever the "OPEN" sign is on.

The Howard History Center is open during Society activities and by appointment. During the months of April through October, the center is open the last Sunday of each month (1:00-3:00 p.m.)

Fremont Historical Society: Connecting the Present to the Past

Fremont Historical Society: Connecting the Present to the Past