| | An important stop on the historic Santa Fe Line railroad, Lamar was founded during an argument between landowners. A feisty railroad crew demolished an existing depot, moved it three miles west and renamed it Lamar. Although the towns history is colorful, the present-day lifestyle in rural southeastern Colorado is quite tame.Lamar consists of a network of friendly farming families who raise corn, wheat, alfalfa and cattle. Home to one of Colorados Welcome Centers, Lamar is also a smart place to start a journey through the state. Welcome Center staff will not only detail the history of Lamar, but will give visitors the facts and maps necessary to negotiate the diverse state. Big Timbers Museum is also worth a stop. Named for the huge cottonwoods that used to line the Arkansas River north of town, Big Timbers is filled with artifacts and information on the nearby internment camp, the historic dust bowl, frontier life and much more.Other attractions include a monument, golf course and John Martin Reservoir, plus four city parks, a rollerblade area and a speedway. The Great Plains Reservoir is also a top spot for fishing, bird watching, hiking and biking. Birders from around the state also flock to Lamar to watch the spring migration of giant white snow geese. |  | | | |
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