National Register of Historic Places listings in Clear Creek County, Colorado facts for kids
This page is about the cool places in Clear Creek County, Colorado, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are special spots that the United States government thinks are important to history.
You can find 25 different places and areas in Clear Creek County that are on this list. One of them is even a super important "National Historic Landmark"! This list will tell you a bit about each one.
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Historic Places in Clear Creek County
Let's explore some of the amazing historic places you can find in Clear Creek County! These sites help us remember the past and learn about how people lived and worked long ago.
Georgetown's Gems
Georgetown is a town full of history, and many of its buildings and areas are on the National Register.
Alpine Hose Company No. 2
The Alpine Hose Company No. 2 building is located at 507 5th Street in Georgetown. It was added to the list on January 25, 1973. This building was once a fire station, showing how communities protected themselves in the past.
Georgetown Loop Railroad
The Georgetown Loop Railroad is a famous narrow-gauge railway that runs between Georgetown and Silver Plume. It was listed on December 18, 1970. This train line was a big deal for mining in the area. Today, you can still ride it and see amazing mountain views!
Georgetown-Silver Plume Historic District
This entire area, including parts of Georgetown and Silver Plume, became a National Historic Landmark on November 13, 1966. It's a large district that shows what mining towns looked like in the old days. It's a great place to imagine life during the Colorado Gold Rush.
Grace Episcopal Church
The Grace Episcopal Church is on Taos Street in Georgetown. It was added to the list on August 14, 1973. This beautiful church is an example of the architecture and community life from the late 1800s.
Hamill House
The Hamill House is a historic home at Argentine and 3rd Streets in Georgetown. It joined the list on May 31, 1972. This grand house belonged to a wealthy mining businessman and shows how important mining was to the town's growth.
Hotel de Paris
The Hotel de Paris on Alpine Street in Georgetown was listed on April 28, 1970. This hotel was built in the 1870s and offered fancy stays for travelers and miners. It's now a museum where you can see how people lived back then.
McClellan House
You can find the McClellan House at 919 Taos Street in Georgetown. It was added to the Register on December 5, 1972. This house is another example of the historic homes in Georgetown.
Ore Processing Mill and Dam
About a mile southwest of Georgetown, there's an Ore Processing Mill and Dam that was listed on May 6, 1971. This site reminds us of the hard work involved in processing ore from the mines.
Toll House
The Toll House is on the southern side of Georgetown, near Interstate 70. It was listed on December 18, 1970. This building was likely where people paid a fee to use a road or bridge long ago.
Idaho Springs' Important Sites
Idaho Springs also has many historic places that tell its story as a mining town.
Argo Gold Mine and Mill
The Argo Gold Mine and Mill is at 2517 Riverside Drive in Idaho Springs. It was listed on January 31, 1978. This huge tunnel and mill were very important for gold mining in the area.
Bryan Hose House
The Bryan Hose House is at the junction of Illinois and Virginia Streets in Idaho Springs. It was added to the list on March 19, 1998. This was another early fire station for the town.
Echo Lake Park
Echo Lake Park is located southwest of Idaho Springs, along State Highways 5 and 103. It became a historic district on February 24, 1995. This beautiful park offers stunning mountain views and was developed for recreation.
Hose House No. 2
Another fire station, Hose House No. 2, is at 600 Colorado Boulevard in Idaho Springs. It was listed on March 19, 1998. It's interesting to see how many of these old fire houses are preserved.
Idaho Springs Downtown Commercial District
The main business area of Idaho Springs, roughly bounded by Center Alley, 14th Avenue, Riverside Drive, and Idaho Street, was listed on January 5, 1984. This district shows what a busy mining town's downtown looked like.
Methodist Episcopal Church
The Methodist Episcopal Church is at 1440 Colorado Boulevard in Idaho Springs. It was added to the Register on March 5, 1998. This church played a role in the community's spiritual and social life.
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Miner Street Bridge
The Miner Street Bridge in Idaho Springs was listed on February 4, 1985. Bridges are important parts of a town's history, showing how people traveled and connected different areas.
Summit Lake Park
Summit Lake Park is on Mount Evans Road, southwest of Idaho Springs. It was listed on February 24, 1995. This park is known for its high-altitude lake and amazing natural beauty.
Historic Spots in Other Towns
Clear Creek County has historic places beyond Georgetown and Idaho Springs too!
Dumont School
The Dumont School is at 150 County Road 260 in Dumont. It was listed on March 1, 1996. Old schoolhouses like this one tell us about education in the past.
Mill City House
The Mill City House is at 247 County Road 308 in Dumont. It was added to the Register on April 30, 2009. This house is a reminder of the small communities that grew up around mining operations.
Mint Saloon
The Mint Saloon is at 13 East Park Avenue (U.S. Highway 40) in Empire. It was listed on February 3, 1993. Saloons were important gathering places in old mining towns.
Peck House
The Peck House is at 83 Sunny Avenue in Empire. It was added to the Register on March 25, 1993. This historic building might have been a hotel or a home for important people in the town.
Lebanon and Everett Mine Tunnels
These mine tunnels are northeast of Silver Plume, near Interstate 70. They were listed on October 7, 1971. These tunnels are a direct link to the mining history of the area.
Silver Plume Depot
The Silver Plume Depot is located off Interstate 70 in Silver Plume. It was listed on May 6, 1971. Train depots were vital for transporting goods and people in the past.
Restricted Access Properties
Some historic places have addresses that are kept private for various reasons, often to protect the property.
Anne Evans Mountain Home
The Anne Evans Mountain Home is near Evergreen. It was added to the Register on January 28, 1992.
Evans-Elbert Ranch
The Evans-Elbert Ranch is on Upper Bear Creek Road near Idaho Springs. It was listed on September 11, 1980.
