Back In Time: Mrs. Olive Egbers left her mark on the early days of Fremont County

Back In Time: Mrs. Olive Egbers left her mark on the early days of Fremont County

Many Cañon City residents are familiar with the founding fathers of Fremont County — but the founding ladies also deserve a special mention, one of whom is Mrs. Olive Egbers. Born in 1875 in Missouri, Egbers moved to Cañon City with her family, which had moved to the area in the 1870s, as her father, Jesse R. Wright, sought permanent relief from his asthma. Cañon City was just the ticket with its warm, dry weather, and Egbers remained in the are…