Fort Pueblo

Fort Pueblo (1842-1854) - First established in 1842 by James P. Beckwourth in Pueblo County, Colorado. Destroyed in 1854. Also known as El Pueblo.

Current Status

Part of the Colorado Historical Society Museum system, Pueblo County, Colorado. A replica is constructed at the museum.

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Location: City of Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado. Map point is the site of the replica. Maps & Images Lat: 38.267289 Long: -104.611218 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 112-113
• Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 45

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Pueblo

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