| Bent's Fort Album |
| Bent's Fort is located near La Junta in SE Colorado. It was built in 1833 and was the first fort for Colorado. It was used by Indians and Mountain Men to sell their furs in exchange for needed products. |
| Bent's Fort, recreated as an exact duplicate of the 1833 original. (large) |
| There are people set to recreate the time, this is a trader. |
| Corral for horses located outside the fort. |
| The kitchen at the Fort. |
| The Indians told the story of their life on deerskin. |
| The Fort Restaurant in Denver is a re-creation of the original. |
| Compare this, the real fort with the restaurant below. (large) |
| Inside of the Fort compound. (large) |
| The Bent's Fort entrance. |
| The fort commander's quarters. |
