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Colorado's history in mining, milling and farming is on full display throughout the Rocky Mountains, as many of the remnants of towns that once were remain on the hillsides and nestled in valleys.
But soon the mines ran dry and strikes in Aspen lured investors and workers away from the area. Just 100 people remained in Ashcroft by 1885, the historical society said. At the turn of the century, only a few men were left.In 1948, Stuart Mace, a World War II veteran, decided to devote his life to protecting the area. The Aspen Historical Society joined him in this effort in 1974 and Ashcroft became a National Register Historic Site.
That dropped alongside the price of silver. Today, the old post office and Lee's Smelter Stack are all that's left. You can visit Carson by taking Wager Gulch Trail on a 4x4 vehicle, bicycle or by hiking from Lake City. It's off a side spur of the Alpine Loop. Be aware that Wager Gulch Trail is rough.East of Greeley, Dearfield was the only all-Black settlement in Colorado in the early 1900s, when more than 700 people settled in. Dearfield was founded by O.T. Jackson, an African American who worked for several governors as a messenger.
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet and Sen. John Hickenlooper joined Rep. Ken Buck and Rep. Joe Neguse in introducing legislation last year aimed at getting the Interior Department to conduct a study on Dearfield.Federal government to evaluate national significance of Dearfield, Colorado Brandon Richard 4:40 PM, Jan 15, 2023 “Dearfield is a testament to Black Americans who shaped Colorado’s history,” Hickenlooper said.
The population was less than 50 until the Emma Mine was sold to Eastern investors in 1897 and the town expanded. The population likely peaked around 1905 with between 260 and 300 people.That year, Joe and Dominica Roscio purchased the entire town and patented mining claims to operate the property as a cattle ranch. By the 1970s and 1980s, it operated as a dude ranch, which closed by the early 1990s, according to the Dunton Destinations.
The town was bustling in 1885 and 1886 with more than 1,500 residents. It had hotels, a school, an opera house, multiple businesses and a newspaper. Fast forward a few years and just 442 people remained by the 1890 Census. "The Ute and Ulay mines were some of the best known silver and lead producers in Colorado," according to ColoradoPreservation.org."Between 1874 and 1903, the mines were responsible for $12 million worth of minerals which today would amount to more than $280 million in value."The website says the mines were largely responsible for the development of nearby Lake City.
The Aspen Historical Society said more than $190,000 worth of gold was produced between 1881 and 1882. A few years later, only 100 citizens remained. Today, the Miner's Exchange may be the most well-known and photographed building in town. It was once a saloon, but is now the St. Elmo General Store. In summer, thousands of tourists flock here for snacks and drinks.
Colorado ghost towns: Tomboy & St. Elmo The mine closed in 1927 and the residents flooded out, leaving behind several buildings and mining relics, according to Telluride Mountain Village. It had several buildings, including a post office, school and two billiard halls. Today, you can find a small museum open on the weekends during the summer.
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