James W. Denver
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James William Denver was an American politician, soldier, and lawyer. He served in the California state government, as an officer in the United States Army in two wars, and as a Democratic member of t
Portrait by Mathew Brady c. 1861–1863
Denver c. 1856
Winchester, Virginia
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Winchester is the northernmost independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. It is the county seat of Frederick County, although the two are separate jurisdictions. As of 2020 Unite
James W. Denver
…during the struggle over whether or not Kansas would be open to slavery. The city of Denver, Colorado, is named after him. James W. Denver was born near Winchester, Virginia. His father was born in Ireland, while his mother was of English descent. He attended public schools and moved to Ohio with his parents in 1830, settling…
Loudoun Street Mall in Winchester in July 2020
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House at the site of Fort Loudoun. The fort was built between 1756 and 1758 under the supervision of George Washington.
Colonel Daniel Morgan