Cripple Creek Cemetery & Donkeys!
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2 жыл бұрынCome join me as we wander through the Mr. Pisgah Cemetery in Cripple Creek, Colorado. This was an old mining town and they also had some donkeys that roamed the area begging for food. Of course we had to oblige!
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@bcoldgoalie 2 жыл бұрын
A very unique cemetery. Cripple Creek has a steam powered tourist railway,which I would like to see someday. Who doesn't like donkeys! Very nice Rhetty.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
That would be nice to ride on that railway some time. I'm hoping to return here and cover more some day. Thank you for watching Hans!
@monikameza4107 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and beautiful cemetery. Thanks Rhett for taking me along.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
@brendaholliday6866 2 жыл бұрын
Rhett, I enjoyed this cemetery tour in Cripple Creek, Colorado, it's a very fascinating cemetery. I loved the various gravesites that were fenced in and the breathtaking scenery of the mountains, trains sounds, church bells, birds, etc. Loved you and your family feeding and intermingling with the donkeys, too. Great investigating, presentation and photos, too. Have a fantastic weekend. Take care 🐎
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
We were taking the backroads of Colorado just trying to take in the scenery when we happened upon this town. It really was a complete surprise to see all of this. I would love to return and capture more some day. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@bethmccarl3258 2 жыл бұрын
This cemetery is full of people prudent to the history in Teller County, Colorado. During the hay day of Colorado’s gold rush, Cripple Creek almost became our state capital. The donkeys you met are in fact relatives of the mining donkeys. Dr. Susan Anderson has two headstones at the cemetery. Doc Susie to some . The tv show Dr. Quinn, medicine woman was a tv show based loosely on her life.
@bettytordoff8920 2 жыл бұрын
Loved everything about this video. The town donkeys were awesome. Love also, how you make fun family memories, while keeping the memories of America alive.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
We were on our way back to the hotel and we decided to take a more scenic route when we accidently stumbled upon this town and cemetery. They had several museums here that looked interesting but unfortunately we got there to late. I would love to go back some day. Thank you for watching and coming along on the adventure Betty!
@paulstan9828 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and different cemetery. Almost has a surreal whimsical feel to it. Maybe it’s the altitude with the fog and the sounds that seems to travel far. Or the sunken graves with trees growing up from them.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed wandering thru this cemetery and I loved the sounds as well. I'm hoping to return some day and capture some more.
@markdraskovics5274 2 жыл бұрын
HEY, RHETTY Hope all are well ... Yeah, I liked and enjoyed this one Alot And found this Cemetery and town really different and very Interesting and wish that sometime along you could do more on this cemetery and on this mining town really would appreciated that I love this kind of Video and love weird places like this one Ok take care stay safe God bless and will see you on the next video project
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
We were really just driving the back roads to look at scenery when we happened upon this town and cemetery. They really had several interesting museums here. We were quite a ways away from our hotel and it was later in the day so everything was closed or otherwise I would have stopped. I would love to go back and do more. Thank you for watching Mark!
@iluvmusicals21 2 жыл бұрын
What a unique cemetery. I love driving through old rural cemeteries. I can't walk them as I used to, so I enjoy watching your channel.
@caroleroseburgh1344 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning Rhett ‼️. It's always good to see and hear from you. I've never seen donkey's just roaming Free like that in a town. Just walking around begging for food. WOW 😳. Have a awesome day Rhett 🙋🏽👍🏽.
@lechatbotte. 2 жыл бұрын
They roam the town of Oatman the same way
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I knew of this happening in Oatman, AZ but I had no idea that they did this in CO. It was a nice little surprise and the girls loved it. Thank you for watching!
@caroleroseburgh1344 2 жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory As Always, YOU'RE WELCOME RHETT ‼️🙋🏽👍🏽.
@j.whiteoak6408 2 жыл бұрын
I love that you take us along on your random cemetery walks, Rhetty - and your edits with added information and even pictures are truly memorable. It's such a beautiful, peaceful place to rest for eternity - the birds are chirping, the trains are puffin', the church bells are a-ringing, whilst the clouds are rolling in. One could do much worse than to rest here. And who doesn't love donkeys?!!! Well, I do.. They are the sweetest and the most stubborn creatures - but they'll do anything for an apple and a scratch behind the ears, LOL. Thank you for a lovely video! XX
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I rolled up the window because I wad afraid it would get my camera. Looks like they will eat anything. We were hours away from Sonic. I really loved all the sights and sounds in this cemetery as well as the history. This was a great unexpected visit. Thank you for watching!
@j.whiteoak6408 2 жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory LOL - They WILL eat anything! I don't know about cameras, but best to be careful, LOL. I used to go and stay with a school friend for the school holidays when I was a girl, and her family owned a Donkey Farm. There were around 100 Crucifix Donkeys, and there were a special few with their own saddles and my friend knew all of the trails that led from their station into the little town, the beach, and ti all of the Freshwater swimming holes on their station (what you call a ranch). I fell in love with the Donkeys on my first visit - but I was not impressed when they broke into the home-paddock one night and ate all of my underwear off the clothesline, except for what I was wearing! (Yes - they really WILL eat anything - and everything, LOL!) My friend's Mum had to take me into town to buy new ones as I was staying for several weeks and the Donkeys ate them all! But they're so cute and loveable that I had forgiven them before we even got them back into their own paddock before breakfast .. They'll follow anyone with the loaf of bread, LOL! Adorable but very mischievous 🤣😂🤣
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
They do seem to be motivated by food and these came up pretty quick so I thought they must be pretty bad. That's funny they ate your underwear off the line! I know goats, lamas and ostriches will do that too. Those donkeys and lamas are invaluable to farmers and their livestock.
@j.whiteoak6408 2 жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory 🤣😂🤣 I thought that might give you a laugh.. It wasn't funny to ME at the time, but it provided much hilarity for the whole station - and of course I laugh about it now. So you might as well have a laugh too! 🤣😂🤣
@terrydevries914 2 жыл бұрын
Rhetty, that is one of the most lovely cemetery sites u have visited. The sound of the breeze thru the white birch was just so glorious( and chilly for u, I’m sure). And, oh, the donkeys❤️❤️
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
This really was a neat cemetery to visit and we loved the town. I'm hoping I can come back here some time. Thank you for watching.
@lindaball6714 2 жыл бұрын
Well I just love this place. I am partial to angels, but this place has so much interesting charm ! Birch and weeping willows are my favorites too so the birch areas are so great. Thanks what a great find. Gated sites are so cool. Awesome video. Can’t wait for follow up 🙇
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I really love seeing ornate fences around graves and this cemetery had quite a bit. Pear's was new but many of those were old. I just sort of stumbled on this cemetery and couldn't pass it up. There was zero cell coverage for me here. Thank you for watching and commenting Linda!
@user-ff8vo1se8v Жыл бұрын
Aspen trees. Quakies we called them cause the leaves quake.
@johnvoorhees7881 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the coolest places I've seen! I would like to see you spend another couple hours checking out that whole cemetery! Amazing 👏
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping I can go back some day. It really looked like a cool town you visit. They had two museums there that looked interesting but we were there after hours. Thank you for watching!
@FacesoftheForgotten 2 жыл бұрын
“Rhetty for Wildlife”, new channel. Loved it man! 👍
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thank you for watching Ron!
@stephaniecoggins733 Жыл бұрын
YES 🍺
@dianapippin6658 Жыл бұрын
I am a third generation Coloradan perhaps I can fill in some little blanks. Those donkeys wandering around town they are descendants from the gold rush donkeys and they have names and are well cared for. They are friendly and always looking for a hand out. The cemetery has thousands of unmarked graves many people were buried there during that horrible flu epidemic during WW1. Just buried there nothing to mark where they are, a potters field. They are buried in the open field below the cemetery close to the road going into town. It was customary for people in the 19th century to surround their graves with fences that custom continued into the early 20th. Those trees that are there all over the cemetery are aspen trees not birch. And just a friendly word of advice when visiting the Rocky Mountains even in the summer always bring a jacket. Weather moves in fast and the temperature drops like a rock. Nice video thank you for posting.
@claimtofame373 2 жыл бұрын
Such a quaint little town! This place looks like it came right out of the history books. Never know what is lurking on the streets of a small town....lol. The cemetery was awesome, even if Freddy Kruger does reside there. Thanks so much Rhett for sharing, I really loved this one!👏👏👍👍🖐🖐♥️💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
We were traveling the back roads and just happened upon this town by accident. It really was a nice surprise and I hope to return here some day and do more. Thank you for watching! Thank you for watching!
@Chuthermucker 2 жыл бұрын
The wrought iron fences are just beautiful. So many rocks! Awesome morning walk. The birch trees give a whole new feel to a cemetery...light and airy, not dark and foreboding. The donkeys made my morning LOL.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Tricia and I am glad you enjoyed this one. This whole town and cemetery was a completely unexpected surprise. I loved everything about it and I hope to return here some time.
@swansfan6944 2 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous little town, I wonder sometimes what it would be like to live somewhere like that. Those donkeys have 2 things in common with my old Pug, they will eat anything and are very stubborn 😂. Thanks Rhett and family ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
They were certainly begging for food. I'm not sure what you would think of living here. These temperatures were in the middle of the hot summer. I'm sure it is really cold now. Thank you for watching!
@maryclark1049 2 жыл бұрын
Great video👍 That is a very unique cemetery for sure. Loved the resident donkeys and the Donkeys at Large signs lol Thanks for posting😊
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. This little town was a nice surprise for us. Thank you for watching and commenting Mary!
@maryclark1049 2 жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory You bet👍 I really enjoy your videos😊
@aprilschaeffer7093 2 жыл бұрын
I loved everything about this video and the history of the cemetery and town I love donkeys think they are awesome and smart animals. ❤️
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
They are smart creatures. Thank you for watching and I;m glad you enjoyed the video!
@tommywood343 2 жыл бұрын
My niece and her husband live in cripple creek Colorado. Thanks Rhetty for this great interesting video. The donkey.s was funny. Have a blessed day 😂
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
That is interesting you have relatives here. Maybe they can help with more history in the town. Thank you for watching!
@KowboyUSA 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a very scenic peaceful location to be put to rest. Love donkeys. They're a hoot. - First time I've seen a UH-1 displayed in any cemetery. POW ⭐MIA You Are Not Forgotten Thanks for sharing, my friend. You have a lovely family.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
We happened upon this town by accident but it sure was a nice surprise. We were just wanting to travel the backroads and see a scenic route. I would definitely like to return someday and film more. Thank you for watching!
@pamelakern2849 2 жыл бұрын
I felt like I could feel the chilly wind 😊The cemetery was so unique and interesting. I loved the Burros!! I would definitely enjoy living in a town where burros were free to roam the streets . 🥰 This was a wonderful video!!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
This was the middle of the summer in their heat wave so I can't imagine the winters there. I did enjoy our brief visit and I'm hoping to return someday to experience more. Thank you for watching!
@shawntyrrell5473 2 жыл бұрын
In August the town has a veterans rally. It starts in Woodland, and goes to Cripple Creek. 3 days of booths, music and fun. Cripple Creek it's self has a LOT of history. Come to Bailey, treat you to some history. Then take you to an amazing cemetery. PS-- A beautiful drive is through Woodland then Deckers. Pine Gulch, and Pine.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I do need to come back to this area and see more. All of this was completely unexpected for us. Thank you for watching!
@shawntyrrell5473 2 жыл бұрын
@Rhetty for History Yes, could take you to two amazing cemeteries. Not to mention good food. Be safe, keep making them.
@gregboyden564 2 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful cemetery. located at a high altitude, and loved the fog and dismal day. I have always wanted to visit Cripple Creek.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
It really is a great place to visit and I'm hoping to revisit this town at some point. Thank you for watching!
@Steph-hs5jd 2 жыл бұрын
Rhetty this was so interesting!!! Thanks so much for braving the cold and showing us this!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Steph and I'm glad you enjoyed the visit!
@danpatch4751 2 жыл бұрын
This cemetery has a pioneer or old west look to it, I think because of the grave fences and being hilly. Really neat place. The Donkeys were a bonus. It was nice you were able to get information from the people at the cemetery. Do you ever tell anyone that you talk to that you are filming for KZfaq. If so I'm sure they watch. Thanks for sharing and stay safe out there.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
If they ask what I am doing filming then I usually tell them. She asked if I was looking for anyone in particular and I told her no that we were just passing thru on the highway and I couldn't resist the beauty of the cemetery. She was a nice lady and very helpful. I would love to return and capture some more some time. Thank you for watching Dan!
@dsystar9264 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the tour. We ran into some wild begging donkeys in and Cody Wyoming.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
That's interesting. Thank you for telling me about that! I do want to visit Cody!
@janisoconnor6881 2 жыл бұрын
Loved it Rhetty I could have spent hours there. Love the donkeys.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I really wish we could have spent more time here. Thank you for watching Janis!
@paulstan9828 2 жыл бұрын
I loved the donkeys eating your lunch in the middle of the road. Ha!!!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
That really was a nice treat and I guess for all of us! Thank you for watching Paul!
@SerenitySueGraveyards 2 жыл бұрын
This is a gorgeous cemetery bit of a cool grave at the start I love the rails that surround the graves too, great walk around ❤
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
It really was a nice cemetery to wander thru. Thank you for watching!
@MissHeird 2 жыл бұрын
That was an interesting cemetary to visit. And all of the donkeys that are free to roam all over the town, what a trip!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is. I had no idea there were donkeys like that in Colorado. I'm hoping to return here sometime and capture more. Thank you for watching!
@sandysharpe4037 2 жыл бұрын
Love this video. I loved the donkeys, the unusual graves, and the way you tell the story. Stay in the car awhile and get warm
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
It's hard to believe this was in the peak heat of the summer! I can't imagine how cold it is now. Thank you for watching Sandy!
@sheilabock466 2 жыл бұрын
Such a quaint cemetery. I've been to Cripple Creek a few times but never took the time to investigate the cemetery. Thank you for sharing its history.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I'm curious if you went to the museums there? They had a couple they were interesting looking but we were there after hours. I know the casinos are there but is there anything else interesting there? Thank you for watching!
@j.whiteoak6408 2 жыл бұрын
OH, I do hope you can reply to Rhetty!
@marshaday8517 2 жыл бұрын
My old stomping ground. I use to go there to gamble. Lot of history there. Thanks for the tour.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
This really was a nice little town and I would love to return to capture more. Thank you for watching!
@lindashields5692 2 жыл бұрын
The cemetery has had a lot of work done on it. The trees there are aspens. My husband's great grandparents are buried there and their infant grandson. The donkeys have been there always. In the winter they are kept on a ranch nearby and let loose in the spring. They are very well taken care off. Look on Cripple Creek Donkeys-Two Mile High Club. Thanks for the video.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for telling us more about the Donkeys! We couldn't stay long but we sure want to go back. Thank you for watching!
@whiterabbit-wo7hw 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Rhett, I guess you were in cage heaven up there. I know how much you love that rod iron fencing around graves. That cemetery, I believe, has got to be one of the best you have ever shown. Loved the donkeys!! Happ trails, my friend.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I do love seeing fences around graves and this was and excellent cemetery for that. All of them seemed different. I hoping to return here someday and capture some more. Thank you so much for watching my friend!
@dianemac3768 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video.......bet you could spend a whole day in this cemetery .... so diversified...........thanks
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
It really is a nice one and I hope to return some day and do more in this town. Thank you for watching!
@TheGraveyardChannel 2 жыл бұрын
LOL, I was cold just watching you walk around. 🙂I especially liked your Fred E. Kruger find, lol!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
We happened upon this place by accident but I sure would like to return and capture more. Thank you for watching Steve!
@yvonnepetty3400 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rhett. That was like stepping back into the past. The Town looking interesting. The Cemetery so different. A lot of History there i bet. You all take care ❤
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I would certainly like to return to this town at some point and do more filming. They have two museums there that looked really interesting. Thank you for watching Yvonne!
@karenmilligan5597 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the nice peaceful looking cemetery. I like the looks of the pretty birch trees. I also have a fondness for donkeys even though I've never got to be around any much. I've watched a lot of YT videos about donkeys. This looks like an interesting place.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Those trees were beautiful and I have never seen those growing in Oklahoma. They were very pretty. This was really a nice unexpected stop on the backroads of Colorado! Thank you for coming along with us!
@MissingTrails 2 жыл бұрын
They are not birch trees. They are called trembling or quaking aspen. They are named so for the way their leaves shake in the wind.
@karenmilligan5597 2 жыл бұрын
@@MissingTrails I don't know if we have any kind of birch trees in AL but pretty sure we don't have aspens. I've always liked the way the white bark trees look.
@travelingwithmikeandpam9074 2 жыл бұрын
Freddie is everywhere! The donkeys are pretty cool! Thye town & the cemetery are a gem!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
This really is a town I would love to revisit and see some more things. Thank you for watching!
@laurab1089 2 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful cemetery.. Just so peaceful and full of nature.. The old steam engine whistle really set it off.. 🥰 I'd love to see you visit Silverton, Colorado.. They have an awesome cemetery..
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I'll have to keep that one in mind for the next time I go to Colorado. Thank you for watching and telling me about that one!
@laurab1089 2 жыл бұрын
You will enjoy Silverton. It's an old mining town.. Lot of folks killed in accidents, blizzards and avalanches. The most odd one was one who froze on a cable car contraption.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Oh man that sounds miserable. I have a ton left to see in CO.
@shelbychambers307 2 жыл бұрын
Good video retty loved the donkeys
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
They were and unexpected surprise. Thank you for watching!
@anncarr6510 2 жыл бұрын
Great presentation! Thank you! 👍😊
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
@joebrumfield2952 2 жыл бұрын
Most rural cemeteries have fences to keep cows from knocking tombstone over but in Cripple Creek fences are to keep elk from doing same . Elk will migrate through area and there may be as many as two hundred elk on hillside in cemetery. Along w Pearl’s grave other famous people interred @CC are Mabel Barbee Lee , author, Doc Susie, one of the first women doctors in US and a horse which has a very interesting back story. If u are inclined research into CC and Mt. Pisgh Cemetery is time well sent and most entertaining. Ps- the donkeys are fed and cared for by dedicated volunteers so pls don’t feed them crap!!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
We didn't know that was a thing on the donkeys and it is interesting how they just come up to people like that. This whole town was a complete surprise to us but I would love to return and capture more. Thank you for watching and sharing more about the town.
@janicepounds9934 2 жыл бұрын
Have just watched my first 4 videos. I love your content and your stories. What a pleasure to watch and listen to. Learned about you on Ron's channel. I will be watching past, present, and future. Thank you!!!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for coming over and checking out my channel! I'm glad you are here and you are enjoying the content! Ron has a great channel!
@GraveVisitations 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video rhetty and the donkeys are cute..
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
They were a nice unexpected surprise! Thank you for watching!
@wesarchibald7373 2 жыл бұрын
When I was in high school my friend Mike and I used to go up and dig graves in that cemetery and guess how we did it? We used Dynamite because it's all rock! His dad was the local undertaker and it was an interesting place. I still live in Colorado Springs and occasionally still stay in touch with Mike.
@karenmilligan5597 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting story, TFS
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I can't even begin to understand how you can use dynamite and not do collateral damage to other graves.
@wesarchibald7373 2 жыл бұрын
When you're properly trained and you bump The Rock instead of explode it you avoid collateral damage but it's obvious you don't know anything about explosives so I don't know if I could explain it to you or not
@cindynelson5647 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, Amazing very interesting!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and I appreciate you watching!
@dm607 2 жыл бұрын
I love your cemetery tours so much Rhetty. Perhaps you could do more of this one with a jumper on! It's a fascinating find. Very cute donkeys....thank you. Deb of Oz.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to return here someday and capture more. Since this was the heat of the summer I will definitely dress warmer. Thank you for watching!
@victoriamercado202 2 жыл бұрын
Great video,,We got to get Rhetty the you tube gold button,!!!!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
That would be cool and hopefully that will happen this year! Thank you for watching Victoria!
@Chiller01 2 жыл бұрын
I grew up not far from Cripple Creek. This video reminds me how cold it can be in the mountains even in the summer.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
That is exactly when it was. It was last June. Thank you for watching!
@user-ff8vo1se8v Жыл бұрын
I had to giggle at how often you mention how chilly it was. When I lived there I worked in a shop that sold silver jewelry and...sweatshirts and pants. I made alot of money to support my two kids😍
@sandystevens8040 2 жыл бұрын
It's stunning 😍 I glad people care rhetty xx
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
It really is a great little town to visit. Thank you for watching Sandy!
@cindynelson5647 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the Donkeys!!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
They were a great bonus in this little town. Thank you for watching!
@sharrontaylor4744 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rhett , have been to Cripple Creek # of times - remember the Krueger stone . Dr. Quinn Medicine woman (show) is also buried there . Beautiful city 👍 Nice tour-Thanks !!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Oh how interestimg! I didn't realize that. We happened upon this whole town by accident and didn't know anything about it. Thank you for watching!
@kirkmorrison6131 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely cemetery and town, I love places likes that a small town and cemetery. They are so peaceful to visit.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
This really was a great town to visit and it was all completely unexpected. Thank you for watching!
@kirkmorrison6131 2 жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory I have found some similar ones interested in Virginia
@sherryhumphreys2708 2 жыл бұрын
Was amazed at all the fences too. Glad so many of the tombstones are in pretty good shape. Nice someone wants to help save them. Thank y'all for the tour.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and I do love that they care enough about the cemetery to document it, restore it and even do reenactments. Thank you for watching!
@elizabethmckenna5397 2 жыл бұрын
I hear the name of that town and I think of The Band. They had a song called “ Up on Cripple Creek”. Very interesting vlog. That cemetery is amazing and how nice that they are maintaining it. Love the Donkeys too. How adorable and sweet they seemed to be. Love the channel Rhett!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
We happened upon this town by accident. We were taking the backroads just looking for some mountain scenery. I would love to go back and capture more some time. Thank you for watching!
@joseleswopes4396 2 жыл бұрын
The Donkeys are very big in Cripple Creek 🤣☺️ They are like pets to the Town 😃😎❣️
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
t was a completely unexpected surprise for us but we enjoyed seeing them.
@lindacraig7561 2 жыл бұрын
Hello from Washington Pennsylvania. I always look forward to seeing your videos
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning Linda and thank you for watching from Washington, Pennsylvania!
@lindsaymacpherson8782 2 жыл бұрын
beautiful video of the town and enjoyed the history Thankyou Rhetty
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping I can return here some day and capture some more of it. Thank you for watching!
@305crosby 2 жыл бұрын
Cripple creek was put on the map by a cowboy by the name of Bob Womack who for almost fifteen years searched the southwest slope of pikes peak for gold.In 1890 he finannaly discovered the precious metal in Poverty Gulch which later became the town name of cripple creek. Im glad you asked thanks Rhett Tom YQR Regina canada
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
That is very interesting and I appreciate you sharing what you know. We just happened upon this town but it really was a great surprise. I'm hoping I can return here and do some more filming. Thank you for watching!
@conniephillips8217 2 жыл бұрын
What an incredibly fun video this was! My husband and I used to do history reenactments and finally remember this town. Such a beautiful and historic town and cemetery which is maintained so beautifully. The cemetery appears to have sections of natural burials where the rocks signify natural burial. Thank you for such a fun and nostalgic video!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
You're right in that they could be natural burials. My thought was that they were just unknowns from many years ago when the mines were going really strong. Thank you for watching Connie!
@mariemorgan7759 2 жыл бұрын
Great tour of that cemetery! That Freddy Krueger grave and the low clouds really gave me an unnerving feeling! Love the beautiful donkeys!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
This was certainly a neat little town to stumble upon. Thank you for watching!
@suepato74 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this totally.👍
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you watching!
@hikerx9366 2 жыл бұрын
What a kool town Cripple Creek is, I bought a coat in Montana that was made by a Company called Cripple Creek. It's a beautiful black suede fringed coat and I get a lot of compliments on it. Just another great video Rhetty thanks my friend.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if it was made in this town? Thank you for watching!
@hikerx9366 2 жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory I checked it wasn't....but I love those donkeys especially the grey one with the dark eyes.
@albertwaggoner3249 2 жыл бұрын
My friend, I always look forward to your visits to new old places. This one is as usual.... interesting and thought provoking about our history and those who came before us. That's one of the coolest Cemeterys yet. Thank you and be safe.. Keep up your labor of love.....
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed this one!
@sassymary7842 2 жыл бұрын
I am always intimidated walking through cemeteries for fear of walking upon old graves so I appreciate the fencing and rock or brick walls around the graves. I have never seen donkeys just roaming through the streets before, I wonder if there is a story why they roam freely.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what that story would be but it sure was a treat seeing them there. It was completely unexpected but the girls sure livened up after sitting in the cemetery and car for awhile. Thank you for watching Mary!
@bettyfourman5438 2 жыл бұрын
Another good video. Thank you
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and I appreciate you watching!
@KimberlyLew 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool cemetery…thank you
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching. We just stumbled across this cemetery by mistake. Same think with the donkeys.
@debbiegsyarnylove8424 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting! I love the sound aspen trees make when the wind blows 🥰 Aspens grow like weeds lol. I only know Cripple Creeks as gambling town….never been though. Thanks so much for sharing!makes me want to take a trip there 👏👍. I live in Fort Collins, COLORADO
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
It was beautiful here and I loved all the sights and sounds. They have a couple museums that i would love to visit but we were there after hours. We did go into a nice little odd antique store that we enjoyed. We didn't get to do a whole lot some I am hoping to return some time and capture more. Thank you for watching!
@marlenecentrella9793 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video very interesting was awesome seeing Freddy Krueger there never seen a cemetery quite like this one was I was wondering why they had all stones on them that was really different I also love the towns with the donkey running all over that was really cool really appreciate this video you guys must have a ball going around learning all about the history of these little towns and the people in them your kids are learning a lot of different things about history in America the very lucky to have you and your wife teaching your kids all about this different history keep up the great work have an awesome day
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
They didn't have any interest in the cemetery and it was too chilly for Sarah to get out but that all changed when we saw the Donkeys. We had no idea about this town and we were really just traveling the back roads trying to see the beautiful scenery of Colorado. It is a beautiful state. I think the stones are just from when they were digging the graves. I am not sure how thick all that is but I think they put it on top just to mark the grave. It definitely gives it an old west feel. Thank you for watching Marlene!
@marlenecentrella9793 2 жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory you are so lucky to be able to travel and find new places into explore. Keep up all your exciting ventures. I love exploring them with you. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us all. 🇺🇸 stay safe 🙏❤
@jmorgan5252 2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe it you showed my favorite casino the Brass ASS! I lived in Canon City ans used to take road trips to Cripple creek
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to go back there some time and capture more. We just sort of stumbled upon this town. Thank you for watching!
@cecilthrift2747 2 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed this and I appreciate you watching!
@juliegrey5280 2 жыл бұрын
Great cemetery! I haven't been down to Cripple Creek in probably 20 yrs! Glad to have you back in CO! Looking forward to seeing what places you visit! Central City has a great cluster of cemeteries right next to each other including an Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias if you get up towards the Denver area!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe I can hit those the next time I am in Colorado! Thank you for watching Julie!
@davidroberts5577 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video my friend. But then they all are. There is amazing history in that area, between the miners and mine owners. And Denver's most famous " Madam's part in it. " Enjoy your journey .
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
There really is a lot to see in Colorado! Of course I will have to go back to film more. I love Colorado though so I'll have no problem with that. Thank you for watching and I appreciate the kind words David!
@davidroberts5577 2 жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory Thank you my friend, I enjoy your videos! Have a blessed adventure!
@raynonabohrer5624 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see more. Great video God-bless you all and. Keepsafe
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I am hoping I can return here and capture more sometime. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@marilynpomponio8335 Жыл бұрын
The donkeys are from the mines. After the gold ran out the set them free in the town. They are protect by the town of Cripple Creek, I hope you went to Victor which is very close to Cripple Creek . Lloyd Thomas lived there as a child.
@samuelschick8813 2 жыл бұрын
That must have been an interesting conversation: Husband: " Be back later. Going to Pearls funeral."
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
It really would be weird. Thank you for watching!
@ginamaria2579 2 жыл бұрын
So interesting thanks for sharing really enjoyed
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you watching!
@sherronbell4961 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible Cemetery just amazing, saw an advertisement about a movie on grit TV called cripple Creek the other day
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
That's interesting. I'll have to look that movie up. I'm not sure if Ihave seen it. Thank you for watching!
@project_poor_runner Жыл бұрын
I used to be stationed at Fort Carson and discovered Cripple Creek on my last week in Colorado before PCS’ibg elsewhere. I fell in love with the town and hope to some day make my way back there.
@gwenb4531 2 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed that one, I could actually live there and explore.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure it gets really cold being that high up. This was the middle of the summer in a heat wave. But we did like this little town. Thank you for watching!
@hellograves 2 жыл бұрын
This place is on my list to see and visit Pearl!!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
This really was a great place to visit! Thank you for watching!
@joseleswopes4396 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much 💕
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
@cheyennejt 2 жыл бұрын
Another interesting tour
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for coming along with us!
@deannculver7969 2 жыл бұрын
I just saw this so someone has maybe already commented. Donkey Derby Days in the summer is when they gather the donkeys (descendants from the miner's donkeys) and race them through town. Just one of the things going on at this fun yearly festival. And beware of said donkeys. I had some chase me into a house one time because I fed one but they all wanted whatever it was. Good times from high school (Manitou Springs). Thanks for the memories because I live in Alabama now.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
No one has mentioned that but it does sound fascinating. Thank you for watching and telling us!
@bonniekaye 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the video!
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and I'm glad you loved it!
@bonniekaye 2 жыл бұрын
@@RhettyforHistory You're welcome!
@131Dusty 2 жыл бұрын
enjoyed the town tour too
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the tour.
@Amanda-kw1vi 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting place! Wouldn't mind going again if ever make it back out there, lots of old weird out west stuff
@wheredidthetimego8087 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if it was the same cemetery but there used to be a plexiglass headstone on the hill, from the 90’s I believe. It was so you could still see the mountain range behind it.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
That is interesting. Surely the lady I ran into would have said something about that. Thank you for watching!
@bjornjorgensen2220 2 жыл бұрын
My neighbor's donkey woke me up this morning.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
That is funny! Thank you for watching!
@charlescole3595 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you made it to our neck of the woods! if you’re still in Colorado (or next you are) > please < visit the Hillside Cemetery in Silverton (South Western Colorado in the SanJuan Mountains, Creede and Lake City among others are also nearby).
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and I appreciate the tips on those!
@ginamaria2579 2 жыл бұрын
Really cool video 🤗
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Gina!
@zekesgirl100 2 жыл бұрын
Last time I was in Cripple Creek it really was a ghost town.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
I really thought that was how it was going to be but it wasn't. Thank you for watching!
@joseleswopes4396 2 жыл бұрын
The song about Cripple Creek was about my Uncle. He was actually driving a truck load of Frozen Turkeys over the Pass. LoL 😂.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
That is interesting!
@justwondering5540 2 жыл бұрын
I have heard it said that the fence was to define the area and deter animals from digging up the body
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Those are certainly reasons to have the fences. They are usually around people that are well off too. I love seeing them and this cemetery had a bunch of different ones. Thank you for watching!
@johnwelty1745 2 жыл бұрын
My great great grand dads 1st cousin Levi Welty named Cripple Creek. He went west out of Ohio sometime after 1850. They supposedly sold all the land and gold for $2500 and 2 hogs.
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
That is really interesting. Thank you for watching and sharing that little tid bit!
@wheredidthetimego8087 2 жыл бұрын
I just read that Red Men was an order taken up after “The Son’s of Liberty” after the Boston Tea Party
@RhettyforHistory 2 жыл бұрын
That is very interesting. Thank you for watching and sharing what you found!
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