BOGGSVILLE HISTORIC SITE

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Boggsville, Colorado, is a historic town located in Bent County, in the southeastern part of the state. The town was founded in 1862 by Thomas Boggs, a prominent local rancher and businessman, who established a trading post and stage stop in the area.

Boggsville quickly became an important center of commerce and trade in the region, and by the late 1860s, it had a population of around 200 people. The town boasted a number of businesses, including a general store, a saloon, a blacksmith shop, and a post office.

In addition to its commercial activities, Boggsville played an important role in the history of the American West. The town was a key stop on the Santa Fe Trail, a major trade route that linked the eastern United States with Mexico and the Pacific Coast.

Boggsville was also the site of a number of important historical events. In 1864, the town served as a staging ground for Colonel John Chivington’s infamous attack on a peaceful encampment of Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians at Sand Creek, which resulted in the deaths of over 150 people, mostly women and children.

In the years that followed, Boggsville continued to prosper, but by the turn of the century, it began to decline. The arrival of the railroad and the establishment of new towns in the area caused many residents to leave, and by the 1920s, Boggsville was largely abandoned.

Today, Boggsville is a ghost town, but efforts have been made to preserve its historical significance. In 1970, the site was designated a National Historic Landmark, and today, visitors can explore the town’s remaining buildings and learn about its important role in the history of the American West.

TAKE HWY 101 SOUTH FROM LAS ANIMAS FOR 2 MILES & FOLLOW SIGNS

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CONTACT INFO: 719-456-1358     Email: boggsville@gmail.com   FACEBOOK: BOGGSVILLE, LANDMARK

Come Take a Tour of The Bent County/Las Animas Cemetery

See Where a Few Famous Pioneers Are Laid To Rest.