Beecher Island Battleground
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Colorado /
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World / United States / Colorado
battlefield, place with historical importance, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, interesting place
This is the location of a battle between US Army and Plains Indians in 1868. There is a monument and some walking trails to be explored. Certainly worth a stop! The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
This site has a nice picture of the monument: www.usgwarchives.org/co/yuma/costones/beecher.htm
NRHP #76000569
This site has a nice picture of the monument: www.usgwarchives.org/co/yuma/costones/beecher.htm
NRHP #76000569
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Beecher_Island
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Coordinates: 39°52'17"N 102°11'8"W
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