George Henry Church established an Overland Stage stop near present day 104th and Wadsworth in 1864. He built a 12 room house to meet the needs of travelers. President Grant and his daughter Nellie stayed there on their way to Central City. Wells Fargo discontinued the stage route to Churches Crossing in 1868, but they continued to serve the "bull whackers" -- the ox team drivers coming through the area.
-- Gem of the Mountain Valley: a History of Broomfield by Laura L Spitler and Lou Walter, 1975.
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