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. Reported permanently removed.
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 Garland . . . — — Map (db m22731) HM
On State Highway 159 0.2 miles south of State Highway 160, on the right when traveling south.
This property was presented to the State Historical Society by the Fort Garland Historical Fair Association, which saved the fort for posterity. Established November 30, 1945, as a memorial to the first Colorado settlers, and the U.S. Army troops . . . — — Map (db m281275) 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 families—life at Fort Garland was . . . — — Map (db m71032) HM WM
On U.S. 160 at milepost 262.2, 3.9 miles east of Miranda Avenue (State Highway 159), on the left when traveling east.
Western expansion and the need to keep peace between settlers and indigenous people fueled the need for frontier forts. Fort Garland was established in 1858, replacing the earlier Fort Massachusetts, just six miles to the north. Five of the . . . — — Map (db m295462) HM
On U.S. 160 at milepost 262.2, 3.9 miles east of Miranda Avenue (State Highway 159), on the right when traveling west.
Secured by the U.S. Military from attacks by native peoples, new settlements and mining camps began developing in the San Luis Valley. Long used trails and wagon roads were updated and turned into toll roads. “ 'I had a dream' wrote William . . . — — Map (db m295486) HM
On U.S. 160 at milepost 262.2, 3.9 miles east of Miranda Avenue (State Highway 159), on the right when traveling west.
Two U.S. military forts, only six miles apart, on the fringes of the frontier? What gives? Since the early 1800s, Hispano people from northern New Mexico had attempted to settle in the San Luis Valley on land granted from Spain or Mexico. To . . . — — Map (db m295482) HM
On U.S. 160 at milepost 262.2, 3.9 miles east of Miranda Avenue (State Highway 159), on the left when traveling east.
What is a National Heritage Area? A national heritage area is a region recognized by the United States Congress for its unique qualities and resources — natural, scenic, cultural, historic, and recreational. Rich in history, religion, . . . — — Map (db m295451) HM
