Craig - Moffat Co., CO 81625
Points of Interest: Pan-O-Rama Trail, The Marcia Railway Car, Colorado-Ute Power Station, Moffat County Museum, Trapper Mine Annual Events: Grand Olde West Days in May; Annual Yampa River Father's Day Race in June; Little Britches Rodeo & Fireworks, Northwest Co. Livestock Expo in July; Moffat County Fair in Aug.; Parade of Christmas Lights in Nov. Hotel & Motel Rooms: 480 units in 12 lodges
Visitors Information Chamber of Commerce 360 W. Victory Way 824-5689 Craig, founded in 1888, by W. H. Tucker to capitalize on a strong demand for building lots. The town was named after the major financial backer, Rev. Bayard Craig. Although Craig became the trading and social center for a large area, the dreams of the founders were not immediately realized. In later years Craig was to become the ranching center for sheep, cattle and wheat growers, a major producer of electricity for the state and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
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