A group of men dressed in period costumes - revolutionary war sites

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Revolutionary War Sites in Bent County, CO

The taverns, meetinghouses, forts and battle sites of the American Revolution, from the famous fields to the farmhouses that hid soldiers.

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Bent County is one of 64 counties in Colorado. The record for this chapter of history is uneven, and some of it is hard to read. That is a reason to go and see it, not a reason to skip it.

A group of men in red uniforms standing next to each other - revolutionary war sites — Photo: Zachariah Smith on Unsplash

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Men in historical military uniforms with hats - revolutionary war sites — Photo: Eric R. on Unsplash

On the record near Bent County, CO

The 12 nearest

There are no revolutionary war sites on the record within 300 miles of Bent County, CO. These are the 12 listed historic sites of any kind closest to it, out of 21 within 30 miles. 4 listed sites carry Bent County as their county.

Bent County Courthouse and Jail3.2 miles from the center of Bent County · Building · Las Animas · listed 1976National Register of Historic Places
Las Animas Post Office3.3 miles from the center of Bent County · Building · Las Animas · listed 2008National Register of Historic Places
Bent County High School3.8 miles from the center of Bent County · Building · Las Animas · listed 2010National Register of Historic Places
North La Junta School21 miles from the center of Bent County · Building · La Junta · listed 1992National Register of Historic Places
Prowers Bridge22 miles from the center of Bent County · Structure · Prowers · listed 1985National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Post Office22 miles from the center of Bent County · Building · La Junta · listed 1976National Register of Historic Places
Hart, Wilson A., House22 miles from the center of Bent County · Building · La Junta · listed 1979National Register of Historic Places
San Juan Avenue Historic District22 miles from the center of Bent County · District · La Junta · listed 1980National Register of Historic Places
United Methodist Church of La Junta22 miles from the center of Bent County · Building · La Junta · listed 2025National Register of Historic Places
Lincoln School22 miles from the center of Bent County · Building · La Junta · listed 1978National Register of Historic Places
Finney, Dr. Frank, House22 miles from the center of Bent County · Building · La Junta · listed 1984National Register of Historic Places
Rourke, Eugene, House22 miles from the center of Bent County · Building · La Junta · listed 1983National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Bent County, CO. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Revolutionary War Sites in Bent County, step by step

1
Read the short history of the period for this area
2
Open the map filtered to the sites from that chapter
3
Visit the nearest site and read its full record
4
Ask what the marker leaves out and look for the rest
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Add the site to a route that follows the period in order

What people in Bent County, CO ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Bent County, CO?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

Are the hard parts of this history included?

Yes. The record is shown as published, and the stories behind the markers include what happened, who it happened to, and how it was remembered. Leaving the hard parts out would make the stop less worth the trip.

Why are there so many of these sites near Bent County, CO?

Most areas have more than people expect, because the registers list every surviving building and site tied to a period, not just the famous ones. The list on this page shows exactly what is on the record nearby.

How a visit works in Bent County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Bent County, CO the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Bent County, CO are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.