Details
- Term
Buckskin Charlie
- Alternate Term
Buckskin Charlie
Buckskin Charley
- Nationality/Ethnicity
Ute
- Date
1842 – 1936
- Remarks
Buckskin Charlie was the last traditional chief of the Southern Ute. Entrusted by Chief Ouray in 1880 to lead the Ute into the 20th Century. He served as a bridge between the old and new ways and counseled for peace. Reportedly born near the Garden of the Gods, Buckskin Charlie subsequently returned many times to the areas known as Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs. In 1912 he dedicated the ancient Ute Trail near Manitou Springs to future generations of all races. Chief Buckskin Charlie died on May 8, 1936 and was succeeded by his son, Antonio Buck, Sr. As hereditary chief, Antonio Buck, Sr. became the first elected Chairman of the Southern Ute Trail.
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