The stories of Elbert County, CO
6 narrated audio stories from across Elbert County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Elbert County
A County, a Border, and the Name Elbert
How a new Colorado county took shape and kept one man's name.
Elbert County
How Elbert Put His Name on Colorado
A rising territorial power leaves his mark on map and bench.
Elbert County
Where the Plains Turn to Pine
A ridge that changes water, weather, and the look of the land.
Elbert County Courthouse
Where Elbert County Decided to Stay
How Kiowa’s courthouse became the county’s lasting civic anchor.
Elbert County
The Long, Sandy Lesson of Bijou Creek
How a mostly dry creek shaped movement and settlement across open country.
Russellville Historic District
Where Black Homesteaders Built Their Own Ground
A rural Colorado district that preserves a community built by Black homesteaders.
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