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Since I had this kinda stuck in my mind, I did more research, here is a email I got from the Fort Collins Public Library (ask-a-librarian feature):
Dear Mr. Gillitzer,
The "Natural Fort" near Carr Colorado is in Weld County, Colorado. Even
though this is Larimer County, our local historian had a clipping about
the Natural Fort written by a local history writer, Arlene Ahlbrandt,
that appeared in the Fort Collins Triangle Review, November 7th, 1979.
Here is what the historical marker says:
"One day, a group of around 600 Crow hunters led by Jim Beckwourth,
their mulatto chief, surprised a group of around 160 Blackfoot hunters
and chased them into these rocks. A bloody battle ensued in which the
Crows killed the Blackfeet one by one. Old Jim modestly admitted he
killed nor more than 11 Blackfeet, an understatement for him."
I hope that this helps.
Sue-Ellen
Reference Librarian
Thank you for using reference email.
Fort Collins Public Library
201 Peterson
Fort Collins, CO 80526
970-221-6380
fcgov.com/library
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