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The Tragic and Mysterious Tale of Roger the Elephant

by Producer Wignz
November 10, 2024
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Denver’s Manhattan Beach amusement park was once home to a very special attraction: Roger the Elephant. In 1891, children could ride Roger around the park until a tragic incident changed everything. A young boy named George Eaton was accidentally trampled by Roger after the elephant was spooked by a nearby balloon. This devastating event caused a stir, with some calling for Roger’s execution, while others fought to spare him.

But Roger’s story doesn’t end there. His fate has been the subject of speculation and urban legends ever since. One of the most famous myths claims that Roger was secretly buried in the swampy lands near Sloan’s Lake after his death. Today, those grounds are home to the Edgewater Public Market, but some believe that Roger’s remains still rest below. Visitors have even whispered tales of hauntings, with sightings of Roger’s ghostly presence around the lake.

Yet another curious twist to the story is that Roger may not have been buried at all. Some accounts suggest that Roger was sold to another zoo under a new name, where he lived out the rest of his days. For a few years after the accident, the park continued to advertise Roger, promoting his annual bath in Sloan’s Lake. However, by 1893, Roger mysteriously disappeared from all park promotions, leaving locals to wonder about his true fate.

Whether Roger’s end was peaceful or haunted by the urban legends of a secret burial, his story lives on in Denver’s history. It’s a perfect example of how one event can turn into a lasting tale that mixes fact with folklore. So the next time you visit Sloan’s Lake or the Edgewater Public Market, keep an eye out—you might just catch a glimpse of Denver’s most famous elephant.

Abstract Denver, known for blending streetwear with local art, has launched a unique design dedicated to a lesser-known piece of Denver’s history: Roger the Elephant. This shirt, available exclusively at their Edgewater location, pays homage to Roger, a famed elephant who became a local legend after a tragic incident at Manhattan Beach in the 1890s. Abstract’s tribute captures the mysterious allure of Roger’s story, and you can find the shirt in-store or explore more of their collections on the Abstract Denver website.

 

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