Fort Garland in Costilla County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Fort Garland
2001
1. Fort Garland Marker
Property of the State of Colorado
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Fort Garland
United States military outpost
to protect settlers from
hostile Indians. Named for
Brig. Gen. John Garland
Commander of this district in 1858
Established 1858. Abandoned 1883
Commanded by Col. Kit Carson 1866-7
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Erected 1930 by Historical Society of Colorado, Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation and Huajatolla Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Buffalo Soldiers, the Colorado - History Colorado, and the Daughters of the American Revolution series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 25.455′ N, 105° 25.895′ W. Marker was in Fort Garland, Colorado, in Costilla County. Marker was on State Highway 159, 0.2 miles south of U.S. 160, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was
this page online
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 7 other markers are within 10 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Fort Garland / Buffalo Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Costilla County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); "The Magic Dog" (approx. 10.1 miles away); On Sacred Ground (approx. 10.1 miles away); Welcome "Caminante" to ... (approx. 10.1 miles away); Los Caminos Antiguos (approx. 10.1 miles away); Lt. Zebulon Pike's Southwestern Expedition (approx. 10.1 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Fort Garland. Wikipedia article (Submitted on September 25, 2009.)
2. Fort Garland Museum. Colorado's Museum Trail website entry (Submitted on September 25, 2009.)
Additional keywords. Buffalo Soldiers, Ute Indians
2001
2. Fort Garland
Marker is located on the far left stone pillar.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2009. This page has been viewed 1,763 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2009. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
