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Clinton Whittier Ranch Report, Now Available at The Library

August 20, 2021 The Douglas County Library, Archives & Local History have put our report in the electronic archives on their Website. Read more and get a direct link to the report HERE.

Bentley Ranch, Elbert County, Colorado

BACKGROUND: This is the first of a 2-part news article that was a special feature for the Elbert County News.  The article discusses the new Elbert County development, Independence and the history of the property.  The historical information for the article was provided by the developer to the reporter, Chancy J. Gatlin-Anderson was provided by our Property Heritage Report.

Title: Looking back-at-history-of-independence-site

OUTLET: Colorado Community Media / Elbert County News

AUTHOR: Chancy J. Gatlin-Anderson

DATE OF PUBLICATION: July 2, 2021 

QUICK LINK: Bentley Part 1

FULL URL: https://elbertcountynews.net/stories/looking-back-at-history-of-independence-site,379039? 


Bentley Ranch, Elbert County, Colorado

BACKGROUND: This is the second of a 2-part news article (part 1 above) which was a special feature for the Elbert County News.  The article discusses the new Elbert County development, Independence and the history of the property.  The historical information for the article was provided by the developer to the reporter, Chancy J. Gatlin-Anderson was provided by our Property Heritage Report.

Title: Looking back-at-history-of-independence-site

OUTLET: Colorado Community Media / Elbert County News

AUTHOR: Chancy J. Gatlin-Anderson

DATE OF PUBLICATION: July 23, 2021 

QUICK LINK: Bentley Part 2

FULL URL: https://elbertcountynews.net/stories/a-look-at-independence-site-history-part-2,379856?fbclid=IwAR3AcgF72fwqg5JMya4b5smzni_qwhxv0wBl2B4t0Pk8jbOqDsF7S94A3lY 

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