1860, December 20 South Carolina, rapidly followed by six other southern states, secedes from Union in reaction to election of Lincoln, who opposes extension of slavery into western territories. These states organize the Confederate States of America.

COLORADO - Rio Grande County - Vacant / Not In Use

Creede Branch, Denver and Rio Grande Railroad ** (added 2002 - District - #02001408) Also known as 5ML273;5RN515.1 Rio Grande County - Along the D&RGW right-of-way bet. South Fork and Creede, South Fork (2780 acres, 2 buildings, 8 structures) Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Demver & Rio Grande Railway, North & South Construction Co. Area of Significance: Transportation, Engineering Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949, 1950-1974 Owner: Private , Local Gov't , State , Federal Historic Function: Transportation Historic Sub-function: Rail-Related Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Denver & Rio Grande Railroad South Fork Water Tank (added 2002 - Structure - #02001132) Also known as 5RN352 Rio Grande County - US-160, South Fork (less then 1 acres, 1 structure) Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Architectural Style: No Style Listed Area of Significance: Engineering, Transportation Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949, 1950-1974 Owner: Private , Local Gov't Historic Function: Transportation Historic Sub-function: Road-Related Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use

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