Historedia
Person

Jonathan Cox

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1858–1859

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Jonathan Cox, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Founding of Denver, Colorado

    1858–1859

    Role: Land Speculator and Founder

    1. November 22, 1858 · Bluff overlooking the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry CreekClaim Staking on the Bluff

      General William Larimer and Captain Jonathan Cox staked a claim on the bluff overlooking the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek in November 1858.

    2. January 1859 · AurariaPost Office in Auraria

      A post office opened in Auraria in January 1859, serving the 50 cabins that had already been constructed in the settlement.

Sources

  1. Denver Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  2. History of Denver Wikipedia