Mines of Clear Creek County

Mines of Clear Creek County
Author: Ben M. Dugan
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2013-09-09
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1439643938
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In 1859, Pikes Peak or bust! spread across America and brought men and their families from all over to the Kansas goldfields seeking a new beginning. Thousands came to Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties and eventually settled all of Colorado. The mining communities of Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Empire, Silver Plume, Dumont, and Lawson all exist because of the pursuit of gold and silver. Gold was initially easy to get to, but in time, underground mineral development was necessary. New technologies and the Industrial Revolution made mining easier, but there was still work to be done to establish local fire departments, churches, schools, and governments.

Finding Gold in Colorado - Prospector's Edition

Finding Gold in Colorado - Prospector's Edition
Author: Kevin Singel
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2018-05-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9781719553469
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Travel guide book inspired by the gold prospecting origin of Colorado. Includes touring information on all the major towns founded as gold mining camps as well as summaries of each town's origin story. Includes reviews and recommendations on historic districts to visit, mines to tour, driving tours of ghost towns and places to gold pan. Includes information on 16 historic districts, 31 museums, 18 mines, 186 gold panning sites across the state of Colorado. Thoroughly researched to confirm public access to the panning sites (no private property or areas subject to mining claim has been included - unlike other books.)Written by a long-time Colorado resident and gold prospector. Based on years of research and field work.Get your share of the gold by prospecting for it in historic, urban, and remote locations across the gold districts of Colorado.

A History of Clear Creek County

A History of Clear Creek County
Author: Historical Society of Idaho Springs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 451
Release: 2004-10-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780977173105
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Clear Creek County Colorado's premier Mining District comes to life in the fascinating glimpse into the men and women who shaped our community. From George Jack's discovering gold at the confluence of two creeks that became the City of Idaho Springs to merchants and businessmen who made Georgetown the Silver Queen of the Rockies, you'll be drawn back into time with the stories of these interesting people. Learn about Charlie tayler and his aversion to women and his affinity for chipmunck stew, and about the mining characters who called our mountain valley home. Learn about our ghost towns, our organizations, and the people that were so vital in moving our community to where it stands today and enjoy hundreds of incredible photographs!