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Old Bent's Fort National Historic Site - Near La Junta in Southeastern Colorado

Old Bent's Fort was located on the Santa Fe Trail and active during the 1830s and 1840s. It served as a trading post, way station, and eventually a military post during the Mexican War. It was also a meeting and cultural exchange point for American, Mexican, and Native American cultures.

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Uploaded on February 1, 2023
Taken on September 27, 2021