On June 15, the High Prairie Library in Falcon held a ceremony to rededicate the Falcon monument, which had been uprooted from its original spot at Centennial Park in Falcon. In May, the stone monument was moved to a permanent place, just adjacent to the library.In 1988, Art and Ann Van Sant brought in the monument to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the platting and recording of Falcon. Today, Centennial Park no longer exists, and the site where the monument stood is now part of Gesick Motors property.About 20 people from the community attended the ceremony and then moved to the library where they were treated to ice cream. Additionally, old photographs from the area were on display, and guests were encouraged to scan any old photos they may have into the libraryís collection for preservation.Jim Ozburn, owner of the Falcon Meadow RV Campground and the Falcon Food Store, presented a brief history of Falconís origination and the purpose of the stone monument. ìIn 1988, Falcon was a wide spot on (Highway) 24 and not very wide at that,î he said. Thanks in large part to the Van Sants, the area grew to be the Falcon of today, Ozburn said.ìWe are very thankful to the library district for putting this rock here,î he said.
