Buffalo Bill Cody's Lookout Mountain Grave & Death House in Denver 

We visited his grave years ago on a vacation trip. As I recall, Buffalo Bill was an early conservationist in that he saved the last existing buffalo and raised them, saving the breed for posterity.

My great grandfather was a ‘neighbor’ of Buffalo Bill in North Platte. It’s been told, in our family, that they spent time on each other’s porches visiting. I loved watching this video!

I am one of William F. Cody’s relatives and I appreciate the video that you have made about him. I am definitely very proud to be in his family!

Today is my lucky day; a RU-vid recommendation allowed me to watch this episode, and as a fan of the Old West, it couldn't have been more perfect.

I am 73 and visited the old original , small log cabin museum back in 1975. with my buddy Gilbert and my future wife ,Vicki. We drove to Colorado from Michigan City ,Indiana. We were so drunk and high driving to Colorado that Gilbert was passing cars on the shoulder of the highway doing about 85 mph ! All of a sudden, out of nowhere ,a Colorado State Trooper pulled us over and had us follow him to his office in a ghost town to pay a fine. Heh. The cop was a cool dude though. We used an outhouse there before we left. Then you had to drive up a dangerous and spiraling road , to the parking lot ,that wove around Lookout Mountain with no guard rails along the edges ,just big rocks. It was very scary. Especially since we had gotten high. Yikes! Back then everything was simpler. The log cabin museum was small and only had a few rooms. The grave site was right behind the cabin museum with the wrought iron fencing but no rocks around it , just the pine trees. You could see Golden ,Colorado's Coors Brewing facility from up there and the plains that stretched for miles and a very long rise of the ground on the plains and you could imagine the thousands of buffalo that were there back in the day. I don't remember the restaurant at all but maybe we didn;t see it. I was about 24 then and when we walked into the log cabin museum the guy clerk at the register told me I looked like Buffalo Bill with my shoulder length hair and facial features. He pulled a postcard up from a rack that showed Bill at a younger age and I'll be damned if it didn't look like me. Cool. But I am in no way related to the Codys.I remember there was a small glass case with his pistols and gun belt and his favorite rifle was there too. There was an eight foot grizzly standing stuffed, in one room too. It was a much smaller museum then but full of memorabilia of Bill's. All the walk ways and railings were not there . Much had been done to the area since I was there in 1975. I am glad I was there all those decades ago. Later, since it was July 4th weekend, we went to Laramie Square in Denver, got big cups of Coors beer at "Your Father's Mustache" bar and got buzzed in the high altitude easily in the Square. Heh. Peace to all. (PS Since Coors was not being sold in Indiana yet (1975 ) we took back a couple cases to party with our friends, that weekend. )

This episode is so good it needs to be re-watched every 3 years.

I am 73 years old and my grandmother saw his show when it came to London.

This was an amazing trip to see the photos and places an American Hero shared his life. His Wild West Shows were not only fantastic entertainment, but also gave many Native Americans, shelter and food...instead of suffering on cruel reservations.

My great uncle used to have lunch with him in Cheyenne~1911ish. Cliff, at 16 years old, was a fireman in helper engine service on Sherman Hill. Bill would hang out at times; catch a ride up to the summit-they'd 'cut-out', wye-around, then drift back down the hill & grab a bite (Bill treated the crew).

Man this was one of your best....absolutely a beautiful family brother

Buffalo Bill was awarded the Congressional Medal for a battle when he scouted for the fifth cavalry. He is the one that killed Chief Yellow Hand at Warbonnet Creek. His traveling show was on his ranch in North Platte, Neb. The whole town is on his ranch. His house and barn is there for tours. The Erma Hotel in Cody, Wyo. is named after his daughter.

Very peaceful in November with snow on the ground, a bit slippery for this old guy but went on my Sons recommendation who lives in the area. Nice visit to the museum as well, was a good day !

Pure class; Great history lesson; Wonderful intertainment

I just saw his museum in July of 2021. Absolutely amazing because there’s so much of Buffalo Bill’s items in the museum. The grave is beautiful, it’s a small walk. I really encourage you to go see it. It’s a slice of history that is just amazing

Loved this one! Spent my Summers growing up outside of Woodland Park. Seeing the footage of Manitou was wonderful.

I lived in Colorado but never found the time to go visit the Museum or Grave! Thanks for being such a dedicated history buff and sharing this incredible video with us. I'm going to visit these places the next time I'm there.

You have a beautiful family. You're a blessed man

For anyone who may not know Colorado Springs, Colorado City and Manitou Springs today kind of blend into each other. Back in 1963 we lived in a log cabin on Crystal Park Rd. in Manitou Springs. Directly behind our cabin was a small stream. I used to spend most of my spare time riding up Gold Camp Rd. to Cripple Creek and over Battle Mountain to Victor. In 1963 Cripple Creek and Victor were both semi Ghost Towns and Not tourist destinations like they have become today. Great memories.

Pretty cool that you were on Pawn Stars. I guess Rick had a guy tell you that your signed picture was worth a lot less than you wanted for it. I'm glad you kept it.

I grew up in the Denver area. I'm old. I remember as a kid the Buffalo Bill museum was an awesome giant log cabin. The main thing I remember is the dusty old stuff buffalo right inside the entrance.

I grew up in Denver and spent many hours investigating that mountain and hanging out with Wild Bill. It was interesting to learn more about his story.

My girlfriend and I spent two wonderful nights at the Cliff House in Manitou Springs in the fall/winter of 2007. Your son's reactions are priceless! Yet, I live in Denver and was aware of Buffalo Bill's grave, did NOT know until this video that he had died in Denver.

every western history buff love "will bill" ! the greatest wild west show on earth.. thanks for sharing the family. you r a blessed grandpa.... ...happy trails always...

Thanks for another trip to learn more of Buffalo Bill and his life. I understand why you visit so much as your grandchildren are so very cute and I'm sure they love that you stop by once in a while, enjoy them while you can at this cute age.

The honesty of a child!!! I enjoyed the video and will visit the site .

It’s a shame your son doesn’t appreciate the Beauty that Colorado has to offer. I Myself have just visited Look out point and Wild Bill Cody’s Grave site . I didn’t miss a second to Remind myself how fortunate I was to be in Colorado and appreciate all its Beauty and History. Colorado has to offer . It is Truly Amazing

In 1912 Cody founded a ranch here near Tucson called "La Casa del High Jinks". I did some work on it for the owner at the time, E. Dean Prichard, who also portrayed Buffalo Bill in some re-enactments of the show Cody did.

Really enjoying working my way through your videos.

I've been to the graveside but we didn't know about the house. One thing is I been in All but 14 states & We Follow the History of Every Area we Went through. I Love that. You have filled in Gaps that I missed. Thank you. Cuz I don't know if I'll ever get to travel through these areas again safe Travels Jeff. Thank you for posting History. Some of us may Never see some of these places if it weren't for you.

So enjoyed this video. I did a lot of traveling with my husband in Colorado and this is a site we missed. So glad to have seen it with you. Excellent.

Spending time with your grandkids/son/daughter in law....priceless!!.....So glad I found your channel, and great editing....

My great grandfather was also named Bill. He attended Buffalo Bill’s birthday in 1915 and was presented with a gold pair of cuff links in Denver. They are inscribed Bill To Bill 1915. I am in possession of the cuff links. I assume they were pretty good friends.

Coins on grave is a show of respect and honor.

He was quite a show man. Back in the day. That was a show. I would love to go see him. Come pick us up and we will be happy to go with you.

I visited Buffalo Bill's grave when I was stationed at Lowry AFB around 1975.

Wow , I had been to Manitou Springs and never knew of these things was there ! Thank you for the adventure ! I will sure to check it out the next time I'm in Colorado ! We use to go to the arcade area for the POW WOWS !

I really enjoyed that you included the children in your presentation! Thank You

I have heard of this story but you make it so more interesting.

having watched your station for at least two years I finally find the one where you come to my area, you actually really settled whether that was really his grave or not, I remember on a school field trip being told it was in doubt, early 80s, your my channel for the west coast history! Go Broncos

It is interesting to me that Buffalo Bill Cody was a Brother Elk. Next time I am at my Elks lodge I will remember him at 11pm.

I visited the grave site as a small child and I have one was big coins that you showed in the gift store it has the Indiana one side and a buffalo and the other about 3 inches in diameter pretty heavy that would’ve been about 1952 so now you know how old I am

Thank you for sharing this. The first time I was a child on vacation. I was fascinated by his life story. Your grand kids are adorable. ❤

Your daughter is adorable, Thank you, Bill was Amazing

Having lived in Golden colorado for 15 years I myself have been to his grave many times myself. The views from up there are beautiful, especially the sunset over the mountains.

Buffalo Bill was my paternal grandmothers 4th cousin. She told me that her Mother stayed at his ranch once on her way home to Kansas.

Thanks for sharing this bit of history. It was very interesting.

Loved this video. Very informative. I’ve always loved Wild West history. Hope you’re able to do Tombstone

I know how you feel about Bill...I have the same interest in Wyatt Earp/Tombstone...cant help it...may be a curse!!! Thanks for sharing.

At this time, I am rehearsing to portray Buffalo Bill in a community theater performance of Annie Get Your Gun on Long Island. Having not known much about Buffalo Bill, I have spent a great deal of time in recent weeks scouring the internet and discovering who Bill really was, and this video was by far my favorite I've found. @jbenziggy you have inspired me to travel to Denver and pay homage to Bill in the near future. Thank you for your hard work putting this together!

I spent many years in Colorado Springs at "Fort Carson" while serving in the Army there,I loved the history around the state and visited many places, but you have shown me some places here that I never knew about. Thank you Jeff for all these great videos!

Medal of Honor winner scouting for the 3rd U.S.Cavalry in 1872...winner of the standup mans fight with Yellow Hair at Warbonnet springs in 1876 while scouting for the 5th U.S.Cavalry...while participating in a wild west show at the Wade House near Plymouth , WI in 2000 , I met a man who saw the Buffalo Bill show in Chicago in 1913...

I enjoyed this segment and your grandchildren

I remember visiting Buffalo Bill's gravesite and museum around 1997. I remember it being west of Golden, Colorado. ( No, I didn't do a tour of Coor's brewery). I could be wrong about this, been awhile. But I do remember someone telling me he wasn't really buried there, but was buried in South Dakota.

Great to go back and watch your older videos. Their just as knowledgeable as your latest.

Hey Jeff, when I was a kid, I use to have a plastic toy of Buffalo Bill and George Custer, ever since I had those toys, it started my interest of learning about them. In 2016 I did got to see a Little Big Horn where Custer last stand took place. 🙂

Again thank you very much for the history lesson ! It sad that hardly anyone knows much about him now days ! History isn't taught the way it use be taught when I was young ! I will be 65 in May ! Thank you !

From a kiwi many many miles away, this was champion viewing! Thank you very much - great pleasure watching and learning.

You were there on quite an overcast day! Otherwise, the views from the top are spectacular. We live just 15 minutes from Lookout Mountain and enjoy taking our visitors up for the views. It's a busy place for wind gliding, too. Thanks for sharing.

At 2:06 come on with it mama! Look at my gorgeous big ol Cheeks! Feed that beautiful baby boy! He is so cute. Beautiful smile on your granddaughter as well. Great looking family! Oh I missed your other grandson too! Handsome little fella

Beautiful family! This was full of great information and many things I never knew.

Enjoyed, TYVM!

I have never been to Buffalo Bill Cody’s grave but I happened to Cody Wyoming several times it is so beautiful there

Very good to see that you included the grandchildren, hopefully you save some pictures for them to enjoy when they're older. I think that "Buffalo Bill" must have had a very entertaining show on his time as he always included many very skilled and historical people in it, today a show like that would have astronauts and such but probably should I'll couldn't compare to the likes is "Sitting Bull" etc.

Thanx a bunch, though he's one of the most well known names in history this is the first time I've learned more than just the myth:)

Jeff, I just completed you video on the movie Shane and ran across this one. I too made the pilgrimage to the grave site back in '94'. It was a beautiful fall day. It seems as though we have similar interests in history. Keep up the good work. I'm sure your grandkids will look pack on these outings with fond memories.

I liked this one very much. I have been to Denver and Manitou Springs but did not know about Bill Cody grave. I would have gone there. Thank you for taking us there.

My Grandfather was the Mortician at Olinger’s who embalmed and prepared Buffalo Bill for burial.

Fantastic, learned some things I didn't know before Thank you

Love this.I just watched ,a video on where his home place is and how beautiful.Then I went down and low and behold this video came up .

Loved your grandkids in this video! We also enjoyed the history of Wild Bill.

I have been to Buffalo Bill's Scouts Rest Ranch ( now a State Historical Park ) in North Platte, Nebraska in which Buffalo Bill lived at for sometime.

Buffalo bill!!! yesssssss!!!! thank you!!! for a beautiful 😍!!!!! segment!!!!

So that's the Masonic Secret handshake.....lol Jeff, this is a great history lesson. Great story! Great Job!

This. Is. So AWESOME !!! so much info on your channel. And I love that little girl child. So much fun !!!! I'm glad I found your channel. Thanks. From seattle

Awesome information about Buffalo Bill

I find it amazing that some Americans don’t know about Buffalo Bill, l am Australian, and l know about him and his Wild West Shows.

Wow!..What a Great Video, love the Old Photos,...Amazing job, I have passed the sign to the Grave dozens of times, never seen it

MAY 23 '20 3:55 PM 🇺🇸 😎 🎩 🖐 I Seen Pictures of Buffalo Bill Cody Died 1917 which got to drive a car before died ... Great Stories of Am History 👍

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One of my favorites Buffalo Bill. Your granddaughter is so cute.

FANTASTIC

Very well done video! Thanks for the effort! You have a beautiful family!

Wonderful

Love that museum very informative.

Those two kiddies stole the show! Great Video. Cheers.

I love this.

Hilarious at the end. Much love ❤

On the occasion of the first Scottish visit of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, Glasgow was the sole venue. The show secured a residency of more than three months, finally concluding on Saturday, 27th February 1892, at the recently vacated East End Exhibition Buildings in Dennistoun, secured by lease and specially converted into a 7,000 seater amphitheatre. The entourage had completed an engagement in Croydon, near London, on Saturday, 24th October, and proceeded to Glasgow by train immediately thereafter. The opening night finally took place on Monday, 16th November 1891, after a succession of ‘vexatious delays’ had forced repeated postponements, whilst an army of workmen battled round the clock with the extensive preparations.

Wow, Jeff has been there!

I have been to his grave site and museum. Very educational and fascinating. Thanks for the memories :)

Thank you History Hunters for taking me to places That I would like to go but can't because of time and money, or in other words, thank you for taking me on vacation.

Been there saw that ! ! Really cool . . I love history

Amazing 😮

Great job.

Thank Jeff! For letting us know more about Buffalo Bill ... Great ending...Lol

The grandkids are beautiful

Great video!

One of my favorite episodes! Missing Sarah though! Your family is adorable.💜

The children seem to be very well behaved. Car rides, in & out. Job well.done

Jeff, this mY be one of your earliest vlogs but it is so well researched and so professional. I have been to most of these places. All bur his home. I really Loved this episode of History Hunters. One of the Bedt I've seen. Safe Travels.