In 1850, a widowed mother moved to Colorado and claimed a homestead. 15 years later, she was helping build one of the state's first communities where women could vote

Adeline Hornbek, a Massachusetts native, became a successful Colorado rancher. She faced significant loss, including her husband and a devastating flood. Hornbek rebuilt her life and established a substantial homestead in Florissant Valley. She actively contributed to her community, serving on the school board. Her enduring homestead now preserves her remarkable story of perseverance.