Santa Fe Trail
Madonna of the Trail, CO

There are 12 Madonna of the Trail statues located across the country. These statues are placed along the route of the National Old Trails highway. They commemorate the spirit and lives of pioneer women who sacrificed much to make the journey west. These statues depict a woman with a child in her arms and a child clinging to her skirt. One of these statues is located along the Santa Fe Scenic and Historic Byway in Colorado. Located in Lamar, the statue was dedicated in September 1928. The site where the statue stands was once a frequently visited way station along the Santa Fe Trail.