Old Fort Lyons, Colorado
Old Fort Lyons: Located along the Arkansas River in Bent County, southeastern Colorado, at an elevation of 3694 feet, this site served as a strategic United States Army post during the mid-19th century plains conflicts.
About
Old Fort Lyons is a city located in the county of Bent in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Quick Facts about Old Fort Lyons
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Bent County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0958,-102.7727 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 17:35:04 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 33℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Old Fort Lyons is located at 38°5'45"N 102°46'22"W (38.0958400, -102.7727000).
Old Fort Lyons map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Old Fort Lyons, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127389 | Lamar Community College | Lamar (CO) | 81052-3999 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Old Fort Lyons, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMR | Lamar station | Main & Beach Streets | RAIL |
| LAJ | La Junta | 1 West First St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Old Fort Lyons.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wiley Post Office | Wiley (CO) | 81092 |
Other cities in Bent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bent County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Las Animas | 2,128 | City in Bent County, Colorado, United States |