List of trading posts in Colorado

This is a partial list of trading posts that existed in the area of the present U.S. State of Colorado from 1828 to approximately 1868.

The 24 historic trading posts in Colorado traded goods produced outside the region to Native Americans for furs, food, and locally made goods.

Trading posts also sold goods to travellers and settlers.

Download coordinates as: This is a sortable table of some of the historic trading posts in Colorado.

Select the OpenStreetMap link in the box at right to view a map showing the location these trading posts.

A map of the United States when the Territory of Colorado was created on February 28, 1861.