When Chief Ouray died, his body was secretly buried near Ignacio, Colorado until 45 years later when his body was moved to a marked grave. What did the Utes do to ensure that Ouray's grave would not be found during those 45 years?

myjoey

He was secretly buried in the rocks two miles south of the town of Ignacio. Forty-five years later, most of his bones were recovered and re-interred in the cemetery southeast of the agency and the grave appropriately marked. May 13 06, 4:23 PM

zbeckabee

That is one version and there is another involving Chipeta, Buckskin Charlie and other members of the Utes...who said they had buried him in the rocks to throw off suspicion...but, instead they...??? May 13 06, 5:19 PM

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