Spar City, Colorado

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Spar City
Spar City is located in Colorado
Spar City
Spar City
Location within the state of Colorado
Coordinates: 37°42′26″N 106°58′6″W / 37.70722°N 106.96833°W / 37.70722; -106.96833Coordinates: 37°42′26″N 106°58′6″W / 37.70722°N 106.96833°W / 37.70722; -106.96833
CountryUnited States
StateColorado
CountyMineral
Elevation
9,465 ft (2,885 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
GNIS feature ID204765[1]

Spar City (also Fisher City) is an unincorporated community in Mineral County, Colorado, United States. It lies along an unpaved road southwest of the town of Creede, the county seat of Mineral County.[2] Its elevation is 9,465 feet (2,885 m).[1]

History[]

Spar City was historically a mining town when the surrounding area was believed to hold much silver ore. It quickly became a ghost town before becoming a corporation. It is owned by 35 shareholders, each of whom are given access to a cabin. Owners are free to make improvements to their cabins, often through the caretaker.

Life[]

Most owners only come to Spar City over the summer, when they enjoy many activities such as hiking, fishing, and riding ATVs. This is because the summer is the only time the cabins are accessible.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Spar City, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-01-09.
  2. ^ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '06. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2006, p. 40.



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