4 Bar 4 Ranch

4 Bar 4 Ranch Help restore the historic 4 Bar 4 Ranch in Grand County CO. These stagecoach buildings date to the 18

History: Homesteaded in 1895 by Dick McQueary, the 320-acre 4 Bar 4 Ranch served as a stop on the Georgetown Stage Line and a roadhouse for travelers making their way over Berthoud Pass. With the advent of the automobile, the roadway was considered an integral part of the Trans-Continental “Midland Trail” highway. The railroad came through in 1905 and put an end to the stage line, but the ranch co

ntinued to host travelers until 1912 or 1913 when it was purchased and converted into a Ford dealership, selling Ford vehicles until 1917. Located on the 4 Bar 4 Ranch, the Hay Barn (also known as Pond Barn) is a rare style of hay barn, constructed using trees from the ranch property. The 4 Bar 4 Ranch was listed as one of Colorado Preservation Inc.’s Most Endangered Places for 2014.

"Despite the fact that we didn't get our State Historical Fund grant for this year's work, I (Kent) went ahead and did t...
08/27/2025

"Despite the fact that we didn't get our State Historical Fund grant for this year's work, I (Kent) went ahead and did the work anyway. Daubing is done, final grading is complete, and the fence is in. Steve is working on the re-creation of the Historic 4 BAR 4 signage, and we would still like to install some interpretive signage - maybe next summer."

Great Work Kent and Family!! Love this photo that you recreated from the Historic Photo, that we have used as reference, as seen below with the McQueary Family on the front porches:

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CR 5 & CR 518
Fraser, CO
80478

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