Trinidad in Las Animas County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Santa Fe Trail
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 22, 2014
1. Santa Fe Trail Marker
marks the route of the
Santa Fe Trail
1822 - 1879
placed by the
Daughters of the
American Revolution
and the
State of Colorado
It also commemorates
the faithful work of
Harriett Parker Campbell
in marking this historic
highway while
State Regent
1904 - 1908
Erected 1909 by Daughters of the American Revolution and the State of Colorado.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Santa Fe Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 37° 10.63′ N, 104° 30.403′ W. Marker is in Trinidad, Colorado, in Las Animas County. It can be reached from the intersection of Kansas Avenue and San Pedro Street. Marker is in Kit Carson Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trinidad CO 81082, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Mountain West, on the Great Plains, on the Southern Plains, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, and the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Christopher Carson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Methodist Church of Trinidad (approx. 0.3 miles away); Trinidad's First City Building (approx. 0.4 miles
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Regarding Santa Fe Trail. This is the largest DAR marker on the Santa Fe Trail. The date of "1879" indicates that the Trail was not used extensively after the coming of the Santa Fe Railway to southern Colorado in 1878.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 22, 2014
2. Santa Fe Trail Marker
Text on the back side of the marker
The City of Trinidad contributed generously to this marker and set it in Kit Carson Park March 2, 1909 under the supervision of the State Commission Thomas W, Jaycox State Engineer; Ella A. McNeil State Regent D.A.R.; Maria B. Wheaton Chairman State Committee D.A.R.
The City of Trinidad contributed generously to this marker and set it in Kit Carson Park March 2, 1909 under the supervision of the State Commission Thomas W, Jaycox State Engineer; Ella A. McNeil State Regent D.A.R.; Maria B. Wheaton Chairman State Committee D.A.R.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 22, 2014
3. Santa Fe Trail Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 22, 2014
4. Santa Fe Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,263 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 10, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
