Bent's Fort

[beezlebob]

Have heard a little about it, but want to learn more, any help on where to find the history would be much appreciated .

[Patocazador]

I read quite a bit about it but I can't remember where. I believe he (Bent) did a lot of trading with the Cheyenne. I vaguely remember something about a standoff between the Cheyenne and the Comanches (or Kiowas) where they had to stay on opposite banks of the river. It was some sort of great meeting of the tribes.

If I find the source, I'll post it.

[Red Badger]

here is just a little bit about the fort...

www.legendsofamerica.com/co-bentsfort.html

exhibits.historycolorado.org/bentsfort/bents_home.html

www.santafetrailscenicandhistoricbyway.org/bentof.html

[beezlebob]

Thanks for the helpful information. Very interesting. I sprung for an Amazon book on it and hopefully it'll be here soon.