Monument ~ A Town of Heart and Legacy

The beautiful Town of Monument is located about twenty miles north of Colorado Springs and about forty-five miles south of Denver, in El Paso County.

The first settlers of Monument were men from the state of Iowa who with their wagon trains, had started out for California during the gold rush. When they arrived here the meadowlands grass was as high as the horses' backs, there were many springs of good soft water and rich virgin farming soil. So they stayed here, homesteaded the land, and began to make improvements.

In the 1880's, the town of Monument was supported by farmers. The Divide potatoes were known as the best potatoes in the country. The town also had a cheese factory and creamery. The cheese made here was known as Black Diamond cheese and shipped all over the United States.

One of the country’s military treasures, the U.S. Air Force Academy, is located just six miles to the south and contributes greatly to the rich heritage of the area.

Monument is part of the “Tri-Lakes” region which also includes Woodmoor and Palmer Lake.

For more information about Monument, visit the town’s website at www.townofmonument.net.