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William Jackson Palmer (September 18, 1836 – March 13, 1909) was an American civil engineer and veteran of the American Civil War. During the Civil War, he was promoted to brevet brigadier general and received a Medal of Honor for his actions.
William Jackson Palmer (1836–1909) was a military general, railroad tycoon, and founder of Colorado Springs. Though a Quaker from Delaware, Palmer fought for the Union Army during the Civil War.
WILLIAM JACKSON PALMER. When: 1838-1909. Where: Delaware, Pennsylvania, a ‘trek west’, Denver, and Colorado Springs. Why Important: A civil engineer, Civil War soldier, owner and co-founder of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, philanthropist.
William Jackson Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs and namesake of Palmer Land Conservancy, played a significant role in the history of the land in southern Colorado. Born in Delaware in 1836 and raised near Philadelphia, Palmer was a Quaker and a passionate abolitionist.
Jul 1, 2021 · William Jackson Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs, is usually portrayed as a staid, cultured, graying patrician. But Terrell Garren knows a different Palmer, one he discovered while...
General William Jackson Palmer (1836–1909) had a lasting impact on the environment of southern Colorado. Palmer’s initial impact on the Colorado environment resulted from his network of railroads through his Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company.
Sep 17, 2020 · William Jackson Palmer. Civil War Brevet Brigadier General, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 15th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Red Hill, Alabama on January 14, 1865.
