Historical Marker

Fort Garland

South Central · South Central · Costilla

Inscription

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 1866-67

Location

AddressSouth Central

CitySouth Central

CountyCostilla

StateColorado

Coordinates37.424127, -105.431646

Sources

History Colorado

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