HISTORIC FRASER, INC.

4 Bar 4 Ranch

Historic Fraser, Inc. (HFI) is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of culturally significant sites within Colorado’s Fraser Valley. In 2016, HFI began the restoration of the historic 4 Bar 4 Ranch, centrally focused on preserving and saving the homestead of one of Colorado’s original pioneer families.

Homesteaded 125 years ago (1895) by Dick and Jessie McQueary, the 320-acre ranch became a stagecoach stop on the Georgetown Stage Line, as well as a roadhouse to travelers making their way over Berthoud. Here the McQuearys raised cattle, raced horses and raised a family.

In 1905 the railroad came to Middle Park, which virtually put an end to the stagecoach line. The 4 Bar 4 continued to host travelers until 1912-1913, when the ranch was purchased by Fred Feltch. With the passion of Colorado entrepreneurs, Feltch converted the horse barn to the first Ford dealership in Grand County. Feltch assembled Model Ts in the upper level of the Ford Barn and drove them down a ramp to be sold for $525. The 4 Bar 4 Road (now CR 5) became an integral section of The Midland Trail, America's first Trans-Continental highway.