Sneffels, Colorado
Revenue Mill at Sneffels, 1897
Sneffels was a town in Ouray County, Colorado, United States named after Mount Sneffels.[1] It lay west of Camp Bird.
History[]
Mining era[]
Sneffels was founded in 1875 and named after the mountain it was built on.[1] The town peaked at 2000 people and grew largely between the mid-1880s until 1891.[1] The Revenue Mill at Sneffels processed ore from the Virginius and other mines nearby. The mill complex employed around 600 men at its peak. [2]
Modern day[]
Today there are scattered remnants and a few nearby residents.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Sneffels, Colorado". Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ Mill at Sneffels, Colo at Western Mining History
External links[]
- Sneffels Ghost Town Information and Photos
- "Sneffels (historical)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-12-26.
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Coordinates: 37°58′31″N 107°44′59″W / 37.97527°N 107.74978°W
Categories:
- Ghost towns in Colorado
- Former populated places in Ouray County, Colorado