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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Directions

The Sand Creek Massacre is located in Kiowa County Colorado.  To visit the site, follow Colorado State Highway 96 east off Highway 287 near Eads, or west off Highway 385 at Sheridan Lake.  Near Chivington, turn north onto County Road 54, or at Brandon, turn north onto County Road 59. Follow these roads to their intersections with County Road W. The park entrance is along CR W a mile east (right) of CR 54 or several miles west (left) of CR 59. 

Caution Large Vehicles and Motorcyclists: There is approximately eight (8) miles of dirt/sand roads leading to the site.

Persimmon Gap, viewed from the south  

Did You Know?
Persimmon Gap has long been a natural gateway for travelers to the Big Bend. The Comanche Trail passed through the gap, a ranch-era store was located there, as well as the modern visitor center and park entrance.
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Last Updated: June 04, 2009 at 11:15 EST