Pioneers of Prowers County - Lamar, CO, USA
N 38° 05.376 W 102° 37.108
13S E 708852 N 4218434
This statue of a rancher roping a bull is dedicated to the pioneers of Prowers County who help settle the wild west of the United States.
Waymark Code: WMEWGT
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2012
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This bronze sculpture titled "Short Fuse on a Slack Rope" is located at the historic Lamar Train Depot, which is home to the Colorado Welcome Center. This impressive sculpture was created by sculptor Justin I. Young, Jr., a well known artist and resident of the city of Lamar.
A plaque on the memorial reads: "Perseverance is the virtue of the West, symbolized by this determined cowboy, roping an equally determined bull. Like a fractious bull, land may/be owned, but it cannot always be controlled. Therefore, this monument is dedicated to the pioneers of Prowers County who lassoed an untamed/country, then held on tight!"
The following information is from the Smithsonian Art Inventory website:
"The sculpture was commissioned by the Southeast Colorado Arts Council and funded by the sale of miniatures of the art work for $400 apiece. The sculpture is dedicated to the pioneers of Prowers County and pays tribute to the union of ranchers and railroads in the area. The inspiration for the sculpture came from Lamar cowboy Doug Hasser, who also served as the model for the sculpture's cowboy. The "V" brand on the sculpture is Hasser's own brand. The sculpture was made with the help of students from the artist's sculpture class at Lamar Community College. The students helped produce the miniatures and assisted with the sculpture. The sculpture's dedication marked the second anniversary of the Colorado Welcome Center."