Fort Vasquez, Trading post and historic site in Platteville, United States.
Fort Vasquez contains thick adobe walls with rectangular structures representing the architectural design of early 19th-century frontier trading establishments.
Louis Vasquez and Andrew Sublette established this trading post in 1835 after obtaining a license from William Clark, Superintendent of Indian Affairs.
The fort functioned as a central location for commerce between Native American tribes, mountain trappers, and European settlers during the western expansion period.
The museum opens Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, featuring exhibits about fur trading and regional artifacts from the 1800s.
The Works Progress Administration reconstructed the fort in the 1930s, with U.S. Route 85 now split to accommodate the preserved structure.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 40.19444,-104.82028
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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