Fort Crawford

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U.S. Army base, 1880-1890. Originally known as Cantonment on the Uncompahgre. Named for Capt. Emmet Crawford, 3rd Cavalry, killed in northern Mexico while pursuing Geronimo, Jan. 18, 1886.
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Coordinates:   38°22'47"N   107°49'2"W

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