Raton Pass
N 36° 59.672 W 104° 28.806
13S E 546262 N 4094392
Located at the top of Raton Pass on the East side of the Interstate.
Waymark Code: WM5G4H
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2009
Views: 36
The marker is located behind a fence. There are stairs that lead up to it. But the park is closed off for some reason. It looks like that they are doing some maintenance in the area.
"Raton" is spanish for "Mouse".
On mountain branch Santa Fe Trail
Crossed by Kearnys Army of the
west in the mexican war and by
first regiment, Colorado Volunteers
in the civil war. "Uncle Dick"
Wooten's toll road built 1865.
Railroad constructed 1878.
Improved Highway built 1919 - 1922
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
State Historical Societ of Colorado
The Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation
The State Highway Department
County or City: Las Animas
Date Dedicated: 1929
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