Near Fountain, Colorado, year 1833: Jimmy's Camp was a trading post that was established along old Native American trails which became known as the Trapper's Trail and Cherokee Trail. "Jimmy" built a cabin or an adobe hut on the lowland between Jimmy Camp Creek and a spring. Jimmy would travel east to acquire goods for trading. Upon his return he would light a signal fire to let the Native Americans know he was back and had a new selection of goods to trade.
The City of Fountain has decided to re-light Jimmy's signal fire to use for a re-creation of Jimmy's Camp, the Rumor Trading Post. The new Jimmy's Camp will be trading Fountain rumors for actual facts.
So, when you see the Jimmy Camp logo featured above across any official city media; be it Facebook, the City Website, MyFountain App, etc.., NEW facts have just arrived to be exchanged for all those rumors running wild out there. Come on over to Jimmy's Camp to see what is up for trade, we're sure you come away with something useful for your homestead!
Now, if you would like to learn more about our local history and who Jimmy actually was, the following links are great resources of information:
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum