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Big Sandy Ranch

The Gammon family has a long history in eastern El Paso County dating back to 1874 when Julian Gammon first settled along the Big Sandy Creek northwest of the present town of Calhan. A few years later the OZ ranch was settled near Ramah. There Julian and his wife Roxie had five children who, along with Roxie, set up the Gammon Land and Cattle Company upon the death of Julian in 1902. As the children grew older the land was split among them and though much of the land was sold off, son George retained his acreage that is still in use today as a working ranch.

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Mikita Family Ranch

The original 160 acres of the Mikita Ranch near Calhan in El Paso County was acquired in 1905 through the Homestead Act by Mike Sr. and Susie Mikita. The first house and barn were constructed from dry laid stone and later an adjoining property was purchased where a new house was soon built. Crops raised included oats, wheat, alfalfa, grass hay, potatoes and pinto beans. Mike Sr., Mike Jr. and brothers would take horse drawn wagon loads of potatoes to market in Pueblo, a trip that would take three days one way.

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Chapman Ranch

In 1885 Samuel Chapman, at the age of 15, left Ames Iowa to settle in Colorado and by 1895 had acquired acreage in El Paso County near Calhan through the Homestead Act. The major crop was Pinto beans though much of the land was kept in pasture. In addition to ranching, Sam also hauled supplies to Cripple Creek and helped build the Pikes Peak Cog Railroad. He served as an El Paso County Commissioner and served in the State Legislature in 1923 and 1925 as an anti-Klan candidate.

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Doven Farm

Andrew Doven, the present owner's grandfather, homesteaded the original parcel of this El Paso County farm near Calhan in 1901, acquiring adjoining property in 1906 and 1907. Over the years, the farm has produced potatoes, cattle, pigs, chickens, turkeys and guineas and now serves as cattle range and as a hay field. The Doven's are also receiving the historic structures award from the National Trust for their preservation of a house, barns, chicken house, pig buildings and two stone wells and a stone cellar, all dating from the early 1900's.

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Kobilan Ranch

The 160 acre Kobilan Ranch in El Paso County near Calhan was acquired by John Kobilan, Sr. and his wife Mary in 1895. It is currently owned by their son, Albert E. and Diana Kobilan, and their son Albert A. and Lora Kobilan. They raise Irrigated alfalfa and hay. The Kobilans are also receiving the historic structures award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, for their preservation of several important buildings on the ranch, including the original house built in 1895, and a barn and machine shed, both built.in 1905.

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B/K Ranch (Balsick Family)

The B/K Ranch celebrates 100 years of ownership by the Balsick family this year. The ranch got its start in 1891 when Mike and Mary Balsick homesteaded 160 acres near Calhan. The ranch has grown to include over 2100 acres and is currently used for raising cattle and growing wheat.  Raymond and Louise Balsick's son Adam now operates the ranch. The B/K Ranch is also receiving a special historic structures award for having preserved several structures  dating back to as early as the turn of the century. 

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Hlatki Homestead

Mayk (Michael) Hlatki arrived in New York from Austria-Hungary in 1883. Jobs included Pennsylvania coal mines, railroading, and CF&I. Married Mary in 1892. They filed for homestead in 1897, on 160 acres north of Calhan. In 1898, they moved onto the homestead in a shanty with 2 mules, 1 cow, 6 chickens, 1 rooster, a dog, and 2 cats. They built a barn, well house and chicken coop - all connected, separated by partitions. Soon planted potatoes, pinto beans, corn, and oats.

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Calhan Rock Island Railroad Depot

The 1906 depot served the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad on its route between Kansas and Colorado Springs.  It is one of only three surviving depots of the Rock Island Railroad in Colorado remaining on their original sites. 

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Calhan Paint Mines Archaeological District

The district provides an opportunity to understand how prehistoric peoples processed and transported clays for ceramic production.  

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George Eurich Farm

George Sr. and Anna Eurich were born in Czechoslovakia and came to the United States in the early 1900s.  George lived briefly in Pennsylvania before moving to Pueblo where he worked in the steel mills.