John H. Craig established Sedalia, CO first in 1859 when he staked a claim and built a circular corral at the junction of East and West Plum creeks. His pioneer claim soon became an area landmark along the First Territorial Road (1864) and was known by local settlers and travelers as “Round Corral.” In 1869, John H. Craig sold his claim to Jonathan House, who renamed the site “Plum” based on the local creek by that name, which in turn was named after the considerable number wild plum trees growing in the lowlands at that point. When the narrow-gauge Denver & Rio Grande Railway reached this point in 1871, the officials naturally listed the growing village in their timetables as “Plum Station,” and through their subsidiary land company, later filed a plat for the “Town of Plum” on 25 Aug 1873.
Plum Station Chapter, NSDAR, was organized on June 3, 2023, in Sedalia, Colorado. Founded by a group of dedicated women united by their commitment to the mission of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, the chapter was established to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism while building lasting friendships among its members. From its beginning, Plum Station has embraced a warm and welcoming spirit, providing a place where Daughters can honor the past, serve their community, and continue the traditions of DAR for generations to come.
The Organizing Members of the newly formed Plum Station Chapter, NSDAR June 3, 2023
