In , the Bent brothers and their partner, Ceran St. Vrain, built a fort that would become the commercial hub of civilization in the American West and whose influence and magnetic pull was felt throughout the high plains and the central Rockies.
The area offered very little lumber, so the fort was built of adobe—bricks made of clay, water, and sand. This open-door policy turned the fort into a point of supply, a social center, a place of refuge and safety, and a rest and relaxation point for everyone who came through its doors. Nearby Indian tribes traded with the fort. Free trade, free talk, and even intermarriage were promoted by the fort.
Menu Skip to right header navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer. History American frontier trader and rancher William Bent was a businessman and a mediator among Native Americans. The first known sketch of the new fort. Details Address: County Road Disclosure: Uncover Colorado is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.
Join a guided tour and step back in time to discover what life was like at the trading post in the 's. The fort was like a merchant ship on the ocean. Valuable furs and goods could attract piracy. Battlements give the company staying power.
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