Caring for a Great Place

Historical marker location:

100 4th Street, Fairplay, Colorado

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of 4th Street and Main Street (State Highway 9).)

<i>South Park Heritage Resource Area</i>.

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.