Fort Garland - Fort Garland, CO - Colorado Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The plaque reads:

[State Seal of Colorado]
This Memorial is the
Property of the State of Colorado

FORT GARLAND
United States Military outpost
to protect settlers from
hostile Indians. Named for
BRIG.GEN.JOHN GARLAND
commander of this district in 1858.
Established 1858. Abandoned 1883.
Commanded by Col.Kit Carson, 1866-7
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Erected by
the State Historical Society of Colorado
from
the Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation
and by the
Huajotalla Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution of Walsenburg
1930

Perhaps not the best phrased sign, but typical of the 1930s. Links with applicable history include (visit link) , (visit link) and (visit link) .

Group or Groups Responsible for Placement: The State Historical Society of Colorado, the Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation and the Huajotalla Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution of Walsenburg County or City: Fort Garland Date Dedicated: 1930 Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link]

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