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Fort Francisco Plaza (1862-1866) - A U.S. Civil War era settlers fort established in 1862 in present day La Veta, Huerfano County, Colorado. Named after John M. Francisco who established the post. Abandoned as a fortification in 1866.
History
Established in 1862 by Colonel (honorary) John M. Francisco and Henry Daigre as a settler Indian defense and trading post.
The fort was built as a one-story adobe structure enclosing three sides of a 100-foot square. The fourth side was stockaded.
It later became the local Denver and Rio Grande Railroad terminal after the branch line was built (circa 1876).
Current Status
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Location: 306 S Main St, La Veta, CO 81055.
Maps & Images
Lat: 37.50768 Long: -105.00963
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- Elevation: 7,047'
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See Also:
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 106.
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Visited: 21 Aug 2019
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