Explore the history of Colorado's Forts

August 1 is Colorado Day.
The Centennial State first joined the union on Aug. 1, 1876 thanks to Proclamation 230, which was signed by President Ulysses S. Grant.
As settlers from the eastern United States ventured westward, forts were created throughout the American West including Fort Collins, Fort Garland, Fort Lupton and Fort Vasquez in Colorado.
9NEWS Photojournalist Matt Bell dives into Colorado's rich history and shows us these four forts in Colorado.
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[@Whocareslol420]

I love seeing news and history about the nice town I grew up in ❤

[@dubthedirector]

Thanks for the local history, fascinating!

[@hanshart314]

There is a plaque for James Sublette at plattville . He took his canoe down the river to there. As seen on movie CENTENNIAL.

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