Kit Carson

587-Kit-carson-dura

Kit Carson  (1809-1868)

Christopher Houston “Kit” Carson (Dec. 24, 1809 – May 23, 1868) was an American explorer, guide, fur trapper, Indian agent, rancher, and soldier who traveled through the southwestern and western United States. Carson became a frontier legend in his lifetime through biographies and news articles written about his adventures. Exaggerated versions of his exploits were the subject of dime novels at the time.

Learn more about Kit Carson. 

Resources