Fort Lyon National Cemetery, Las Animas

Name: Fort Lyon National Cemetery
Address: 15700 County Road Hh, Las Animas, 81054-9426, United States
Telephone: +1 303-761-0117

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Fort Lyon National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located near the city of Las Animas in Bent County, Colorado. It encompasses 51.9 acres and as of 2014 had 2,556 interments. It is administered by the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver County, Colorado. ()

Established: 1887 (137 years ago)Graves: 2556Coordinates: 38°5'3"N, 103°7'44"W

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15700 County Road HhLas Animas 81054-9426 United States

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+1 303-761-0117

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Fort Lyon National Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boggsville, John Martin Reservoir State Park.

5.2 miSW
Historical place, Museum
Boggsville, Las Animas
134 min walk • Boggsville is a former settlement in Bent County, Colorado, USA near the Purgatoire River about 3 miles above the Purgatoire's confluence with the Arkansas River. It was established in 1866.
1.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
John Martin Reservoir State Park
41 min walk • John Martin Reservoir State Park is a state park in Colorado. It contains John Martin Reservoir, which is the second largest body of water in Colorado by capacity. It is also known for being a prime birdwatching location. Bent County, Colorado has been documented to have over 400 different species of birds.

Fort Lyon National Cemetery, Las Animas

Facts and practical information

Fort Lyon National Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Boggsville, Las Animas

John Martin Reservoir State Park