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Pike's Stockade

Sanford, Colorado • Conejos County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

Pike's Stockade in Sanford, Colorado, represents the remains of an 1806 encampment established by American explorer Zebulon Pike. The site features archaeological evidence of the stockade walls and artifacts related to Pike's expedition into Spanish territory.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
4
Listed Date
10/15/1966
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Exploration/Settlement
Periods of Significance
1800 Ad - 1824 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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