Zapata Ranch Headquarters

 headquarters, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, cattle ranch, guest farm / dude ranch

Historic cattle ranch headquarters complex listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Established: c. 1870
Architectural style: Log Vernacular
Areas of significance: Agriculture; Exploration/Settlement
Area: 1.5 acres
Structures:
- Main ranch house (1928)
- Stage coach stop/caretaker's residence (c. 1870)
- Cattle barn (c. 1880)
- Chicken coop (c. 1880)
- Blacksmith shop (c. 1880)
- Bunkhouse (c. 1880 w/ 1950 garage addition)
Also known as: Great Sand Dunes Country Club and Inn
Date added to NRHP: 4/5/1993
Other designations: listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties
Notes: This was the headquarters of one of the earliest and largest cattle ranches in this region of Colorado. Though still operated as a livestock ranch today, the property and the surrounding land is owned by the Nature Conservancy and is also open to visitors as a guest ranch.

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