Dyersville, Colorado facts for kids
Dyersville was once a busy mining town in Summit County, Colorado, United States. Today, it is a ghost town, meaning almost nothing is left of it. The town was named after a special minister named John Lewis Dyer. You can only see the old, roofless walls of a few log cabins there now.
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A Look Back at Dyersville
How Dyersville Started
In January 1881, a minister named John Lewis Dyer built a cabin. He was a Methodist minister and also looked for valuable minerals. People often called him "Father" Dyer. His cabin was in a quiet spot by Indiana Creek.
Soon, other people joined him. These were miners and merchants. They worked with the Warrior's Mark mine nearby. The small community decided to name their town after Father Dyer, who was the first person to live there.
People of Dyersville
- John Lewis Dyer: He was a very important Methodist minister. He was also one of the first people to explore and settle in the area.
Where Dyersville Was Located
Dyersville was located high up in the mountains. Its exact spot is at 39.4206 degrees north and 105.9839 degrees west. This area is about 10,880 feet (3,316 meters) above sea level. It was in a place called Indiana Gulch. This is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) southeast of Breckenridge, Colorado.
