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Frontier Fighters Frontier Fighters Frontier Fighters The amazing adventures of fearless pioneer men and women who fought and conquered the West. To those whose senses still throb to the memory of Pike's Peak rush, Colorado is indeed a homeland, one from the red man and nature. In 1857, some Cherokee Indians brought the word 600 miles across desert waste and mountains to Iowa that a little gold and silver had been found near Pike's Peak. Among those who immediately went in s…

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In Pikes Peak Rush Colorado Territory, the year is 1857, and the promise of gold has sparked a frenzy among pioneers eager to stake their claims in the Colorado wilderness. D.C. Oaks, Jack Jones, and William Green Russell are at the forefront of this movement, determined to establish a new territory amidst skepticism and danger. They gather a small group of settlers to discuss the future of their newfound land, which they ambitiously decide to name Jefferson. Their goal is not just to find gold but to create a thriving community that can gain recognition and representation in Congress.

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Frontier Fighters, Episode 17

Pikes Peak Rush Colorado Territory

Tuesday, April 23, 1935 · 14:56

Frontier Fighters, Episode 17

Pikes Peak Rush Colorado Territory

Tuesday, April 23, 1935 · 14:56

Summary

In the 1857 gold rush at Pike's Peak, pioneers D.C. Oaks, Jack Jones, and William Green Russell strive to establish a new territory in Colorado, facing skepticism and danger as they promote the promise of wealth.

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