1882 Canon City Colorado Property Tax and 49 similar items

Description Offered here is an original 1882 property tax receipt issued by the Treasurer’s Office of Fremont County, Colorado, in Canon City, Colorado—a genuine piece of early Colorado history dating just a few years after statehood. This document records taxes paid for property listed as Lot 4, Block 9, Canon City, and is made out to Mrs. Debora Nichole (handwritten). It provides a fascinating breakdown of period taxes, including county, road, school, and even a military poll tax, offering a rare glimpse into how local government operated in the late 19th century American West. The receipt is completed in period handwriting and bears the signature of the county treasurer, adding authenticity and historical character. Documents like this are increasingly sought after by collectors of Old West ephemera, Colorado history, and genealogical records. Condition Original 1882 document (not a reproduction) Fold lines consistent with age Light staining/toning from storage No major tears; structurally intact and displayable Ink remains legible throughout Please review photos carefully for condition details. Dimensions Approx. 5 1/2"x8 1/2" Why It’s Special Dated 1882 (early Colorado statehood era) Specific property and named individual Detailed tax categories from the 19th century Signed official county document Great for collectors, historians, or display Shipping Carefully packed flat with protective backing Ships promptly with tracking Colorado history, Canon City ephemera, Fremont County document, Old West paper, antique tax receipt, 19th century manuscript, genealogy research, vintage paperwork, western Americana