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Certified Santa Fe National Historic Trail Sites
Sites on the National Register of Historic Places are noted (NRHP)
National Historic Landmarks are noted (NHL)
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| Santa Fe Trail Site
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Description
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| Old Fort Lyon
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Old Fort Lyon is less than 1 mile west of Bent's
New Fort. Originally called Fort Wise, this fort was built by the Army in
1860. A treaty with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians was signed here in
1861, but it was not honored by either side. Fort Lyon was deeply involved
in the Indian troubles of this region during and after the Civil War. The
fort was relocated in 1867 and today, only a few foundations of the officers'
quarters remain. Santa Fe Trail wagon ruts are still visible north of the
site.
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| Bent's New Fort
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Bent's New Fort is 1 mile west of the Prowers-Bent
County line on US 50, then 1 mile south on Prowers Country Road 35, 0.2
mile east, and 0.5 mile south. This fort was operated by William Bent from
1853 to 1860, when he leased the site to the U.S. Army. Only foundation ruins
outline the post.
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| John Martin Reservoir
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The John Martin Reservoir is 2 miles south of Hasty, Colorado on County Road 24. It is
right (or west) at the Reservoir entrance and 1/4 mile to a left turn (south).
Then it is about 100 yards to the Santa Fe Trail. There are views of original Trail ruts at this site.
Proposed hiking/biking trail will parallel the original Santa Fe Trail.
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