Stories or legends represent the need to preserve a popular or important event, whether factual or fictitious, in an individual's life or within the community. To experience the rich and unique stories of Old Colorado City, El Paso County, and the Pike's Peak region, simply click on the title of your choice, then sit back, relax, and enjoy a glimpse from days gone by.

Past (Before 1859):

• Legend of Manitou Springs (1847)

1859 to 1862:

• Guilty or Not Guilty (1860)
• Swindling Salt for Butter (1860)

1862 to 1871:

• 40-Rod Fire-Water (1862)
• And They're Off . . . (circa 1870)
• Disappearing Biscuits (circa 1865)
• Mysterious Murders (1862)

1871 to 1891:

• Buttermilk or ? (circa 1870s)

1891 to 1917:

1917 to 1949:

1949 to 1976:

1976 to Present:

Present: