Historical Marker
Wilson (Stone Block) Building
Historical marker location:
16 West Main Street, Cortez, Colorado
( Marker is on West Main Street west of North Market Street, on the right when traveling west.)
1889.
The Colorado River, which flows through the state and into several other western states, is an important source of water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. The river is also a popular destination for whitewater rafting and other recreational activities.