Honoring with Pride Costilla County Veterans
A list of veterans from the Civil War through Operation Desert Shield is engraved on the marker. — — Map (db m64065) WM
On State Highway 159, 0.2 miles south of U.S. 160, on the left when traveling north.
This memorial is the
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 . . . — — Map (db m22731) HM
Near State Highway 159, on the right when traveling south.
Front
The Soldier’s Life
Fort Garland housed infantry and cavalry units. During the 1870’s the famed Buffalo Soldiers—African-American cavalrymen—were also posted here. For all soldiers—and their . . . — — Map (db m71032) HM WM
