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Monte Vista Colorado & Rio Grande County Area History

In The Heart Of The San Luis Valley!
The Largest City In Rio Grande County Located In Southern Colorado

    
During the summer of 1881, when the railroad was extended from Alamosa to Del Norte, a watering tank was established on a siding where Monte Vista now stands. This was known as the Lariat siding, and it was here that Lillian Fassett opened the first store in what was to become Monte Vista.
     
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In July of 1882 the original town site was platted and called Lariat. On May 1, 1884, the town was renamed Henry in honor of its promoter, T.C. Henry.
  
The town was renamed Monte Vista (Spanish for "mountain view") in 1886 when it was incorporated.
    
Creede Repertory Theatre and the Rio Grande County Museum - one of 8 area historic museums.

Why don't you come by today and check things out for yourself. We have many wonderful real estate opportunities.

 
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