Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Kiowa County. It sheds light on a chaotic, horrific, tumultuous, and bloody moment in American history. The site encompasses 12,583 prairie acres, of which less than a quarter is federally owned.There’s not too much to the monument, just a half-mile trail to an overlook with interpretive displays, a picnic area, and a visitor center. The visitor center has a small bookstore and related exhibits.Address : 55411 County Rd W, Eads, CO 81036, USA
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Madonna of the TrailThe Madonna of the Trail is a statue commemorating the women who blazed the trails westward across America. It stands 12 feet tall and depicts a woman leading her two children westward. The statue is located in Prowers County, Colorado, and is one of many replicas that can be found across the United States. The statue represents the courage and determination of the pioneer women who helped settle the American West.
Bents New FortBent's New Fort was a historic fort and trading post along the banks of the Arkansas River in what is now Bent County. It features a reconstructed 1840s adobe fur trading post on the mountain branch of the Santa Fe Trail where traders, trappers, travelers, and the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes came together in peaceful terms for trade.
Prowers BridgeThe Prowers Bridge over the Arkansas River near Prowers, Colorado is a historic bridge that was built in 1902 by the Pueblo Bridge Co.. It includes 3 Camelback truss, 2 Pratt through truss and one Pratt pony truss components. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.It is the last surviving out of more than 6 multispan bridges built during 1890-1910 that crossed the wide floodplains of the lower Arkansas River.
John Martin Reservoir State ParkJohn Martin Reservoir State Park is a state park in Colorado. It contains John Martin Reservoir, which is the second largest body of water in Colorado by capacity. It is also known for being a prime birdwatching location. It provides uncrowded boating, waterskiing, and spectacular conditions for a wide variety of wind water sports.
Lake HastyA beautiful lake lcoated in the heart of Bent county and is fas for so many recreational facilities and also fishing is possible here. The Lake Hasty Campground is open year round with electrical hookups (20, 30 and 50 amp) at each of the 109 sites
East Santa Fe StreetThe Santa Fe Trail Scenic and Historic Byway is a 143-mile route through southeastern Colorado that follows the path of the historic Santa Fe Trail. The byway begins in Trinidad and winds its way north through the countryside, passing by fields of waving grass and ancient rock formations. Along the way, visitors can explore local museums, take a scenic drive through Comanche National Grassland, or hike to the top of Rocky Ford Mesa for a view of the valley below.
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Kiowa CountyKiowa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. The county was named for the Kiowa Nation of Native Americans.
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