Las Animas Colorado Old Kit Carson House Lamar Commercial Studio Real Photo Postcard

The Old Kit Carson House in Las Animas, Colorado, stands as a tangible link to Christopher Kit Carson, one of the most famous figures of the American West. While Carson's early life was marked by extensive travels as a mountain man and guide, his later years saw him involved in more settled roles, including as a U.S. Indian Agent at various posts, notably at Fort Lyon near what would become Las Animas, from 1861 to 1867. This structure represents a residence or place of significant association during this period, offering a glimpse into the domestic life of a frontier legend.