Fort Lyon
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Fort Lyon was composed of two 19th-century military fort complexes in southeastern Colorado. The initial fort, also called Fort Wise, operated from 1860 to 1867. After a flood in 1866, a new fort was
One of the Fort's main buildings in 2013.
Bent's New Fort was rented to the U.S. government and used as a military post from 1860 to 1867
Bent County, Colorado
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Bent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,650. The county seat and only incorporated municipality is Las Animas. The county is named in
Fort Lyon
…State Register of Historic Properties One of the Fort's main buildings in 2013. Location within Colorado Location within the United States Location Bent County, Colorado Nearest city Las Animas Coordinates Built The second Fort Lyon was built in 1867 Architect U.S. Army; et al. Architectural style Colonial Revival…
Bent County Courthouse in Las Animas
Bent County Democrat newspaper in Las Animas
Bent County rodeo arena