Ludlow, Colorado facts for kids
Ludlow is a ghost town in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. A ghost town is a place where most people have left, often because the main work there stopped. Ludlow is famous for a sad event called the Ludlow Massacre. This happened in 1914 and was a big part of the Colorado Coalfield War.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Las Animas |
| Elevation | 6,283 ft (1,915 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
81055
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| GNIS feature ID | 194575 |
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About Ludlow, Colorado
Ludlow is found in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Colorado. It sits near the entrance to a canyon. You can find it along the western side of Interstate 25. It is about 12 miles (19 km) north of the town of Trinidad.
What Can You See Near Ludlow?
Even though Ludlow is a ghost town, there are important historical sites nearby. One key place is the Ludlow Monument. This monument honors the coal miners and their families. They lost their lives in the 1914 massacre. You can also see the Hastings coke ovens. These were used to make fuel from coal. Another site is the Victor American Hastings Mine Disaster Monument.
The Ludlow Massacre
The Ludlow Massacre was a very sad event in American history. It happened in 1914 during the Colorado Coalfield War. This war was a big fight between coal miners and the powerful coal companies. The miners wanted better pay, safer working conditions, and fair treatment.
The Tent Colony and the Conflict
Many miners and their families lived in a "tent colony" after being forced out of company homes. On April 20, 1914, a terrible clash happened. State militia and company guards attacked the tent colony. Many people, including women and children, died in the violence. This event shocked the nation.
Remembering the Past
The Ludlow Massacre became a symbol of the struggles of working people. It helped lead to changes in labor laws. In 1981, photographer Robert Adams took pictures of Ludlow. In 2009, the Ludlow Tent Colony Site was made a National Historic Landmark. This means it is a very important place in American history. Governor Bill Ritter attended the special dedication ceremony.
Images for kids
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Militiamen near the Colorado & Southern railway station in Ludlow, Colorado in 1913 during the early stages of the Colorado Coalfield War.
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Armed strikers at the Ludlow tent colony during the Colorado Coalfield War.
