Fort Junction

Placed by State Historical Society, 1939

    Text: "This memorial is the property of the state of Colorado. Two Hundred feet due east of this point stood Fort Junction, a sod enclosure erected in 1864 by the pioneers of Boulder and St. Vrain Valleys as a protection against hostile Indians. Garrisoned by the Home Guards."

    This marker is easy to get to. It is located at the park & ride at the intersection of I-25 and CO Hwy 119. The park & ride parking spaces provide a good, safe area to approach the marker and read it, and there are several restaurants around if you are wanting a rest stop.

Group or Groups Responsible for Placement: State Historical Society of Colorado, Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation, Tri-Town Lions Club, Rinn Community County or City: Firestone, CO Date Dedicated: 1939 Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed

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