National Historic Site · Colorado, United States
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is a national historic site in Colorado, United States, covering 12,583 acres (5,092 ha), established in 2007.
National Historic Site · Colorado, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado, United States |
| Area | 12,583 acres (5,092 ha) |
| Established | 2007 |
| Coordinates | 38.5408° N, 102.5290° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Kiowa County, Colorado, commemorating the Sand Creek massacre that occurred here on November 29, 1864. The site is considered sacred after the unprovoked assault on an encampment of approximately 750 Native people resulted in the murder of hundreds of men, women and children. Near Eads and Chivington, the site is about 170 miles (270 km) southeast of Denver and about 125 miles (200 km) east of Pueblo. A few basic park facilities have been opened at this site. In 1999, archaeological teams from the National Park Service, Dept.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) · Colorado Springs, United States · 118.6 miles away
- Denver International Airport (DEN) · Denver, United States · 146.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site?
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is in Colorado, United States (38.5408° N, 102.5290° W).
When was Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site established?
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site was established in 2007, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site?
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site covers 12,583 acres (5,092 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand_Creek_Massacre_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/sand/ — Official park page.