Fort Lyon

Fort Lyon was composed of two 19th-century military fort complexes in southeastern Colorado. The initial fort, also called Fort Wise, operated from 1860 to 1867. After a flood in 1866, a new fort was built near Las Animas, Colorado, which operated as a military post until 1897.
  • Location: Bent County, Colorado
  • Nearest city: Las Animas
  • Built: The second Fort Lyon was built in 1867
  • Architect: U.S. Army; et al.
  • Architectural style: Colonial Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman
  • CSRHP No.: 5BN.117
  • NRHP reference No.: 04000388
Data from: en.wikipedia.org