Fort Lyon, Military fort in Las Animas, United States.
Located along the Arkansas River bank, Fort Lyon includes preserved military structures, barracks, and a central parade ground from the 19th century.
Established in 1867, Fort Lyon served as a United States Army post before transforming into a naval hospital and Veterans Administration medical facility.
African American soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments stationed at Fort Lyon contributed to military operations during the western campaigns.
The fort maintains several accessible buildings that display architectural elements from different periods of military and medical use through guided tours.
Christopher Kit Carson, the renowned Army scout, received medical care at Fort Lyon and died there on May 23, 1868.
Location: Bent County
GPS coordinates: 38.07417,-103.13250
Latest update: May 21, 2025 12:38
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