Lamar in Prowers County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Santa Fe Trail
1822 - 1872
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Santa Fe Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 6.677′ N, 102° 37.094′ W. Marker was in Lamar, Colorado, in Prowers County. Marker was on Main Street (U.S. 50) 0.3 miles south of Colorado Highway 196, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Lamar CO 81052, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Santa Fe Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Explore Big Timbers Region (approx. 0.3 miles away); Santa Fe Trail Scenic and Historic Byway (approx. 0.3 miles away); Iraqi Freedom Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Santa Fe Trail, 1821-1880 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Big Timbers Museum Collection (approx. 0.3 miles away); Big Timbers (approx. 0.3 miles away); Madonna of the Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lamar.
Also see . . .
1. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. From the National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 13, 2017.)
2. Santa Fe Trail Association. Official website of the association. (Submitted on August 13, 2017.)
3. Santa Fe Trail - Lamar, CO. Waymarking page on marker and DAR marker. (Submitted on August 13, 2017.)
Additional commentary.
1. 1906 DAR Santa Fe Trail Marker
Next to the featured Santa Fe Trail Marker is a granite stone placed in 1906 to mark the route of the Santa Fe Trail. This stone marker is one of 36 markers placed by the Colorado Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution along the route of the Santa Fe Trail in the state of Colorado. The DAR Santa Fe Trail Marker was permanently moved 3/10 mile north to the Big Timbers Museum Interpretive Plaza.
— Submitted August 13, 2017, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2017, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 13, 2017, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
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