National Register of Historic Places listings in Delta County, Colorado facts for kids

Location of Delta County in Colorado

This article is a list of special places in Delta County, Colorado, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. These are buildings, sites, or objects that are important to history and are officially recognized by the United States government.

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special club for old and important places. It helps protect them so people can learn about the past. In Delta County, there are 16 places on this list right now. Four other places used to be on the list but have been removed.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places worth saving. It's part of a program to help people understand and protect America's history. When a place is added to the Register, it means it's important for its history, architecture, or what happened there.

Places You Can Still See Today

Here are some of the cool historic places in Delta County that are currently on the National Register.

Bross Hotel

• Location: Paonia
• Listed: November 16, 2015
• About: The Bross Hotel is a historic building in Paonia. It was built a long time ago and has been an important part of the town's history.

Curtis Hardware Store

• Location: Paonia
• Listed: October 19, 1989
• About: This old hardware store in Paonia shows what businesses were like in the past. It's a reminder of how people used to shop and live.

Delta County Bank Building

• Location: Delta
• Listed: June 24, 1993
• About: This building used to be a bank in Delta. It's a great example of the kind of architecture that was popular when it was built.

Egyptian Theater

• Location: Delta
• Listed: July 12, 1993
• About: The Egyptian Theater in Delta is a unique movie theater. It's famous for its special design, which looks like ancient Egyptian temples.

Ferganchick Orchard Rock Art Site

• Location: Austin (address restricted for protection)
• Listed: May 9, 1983
• About: This site has ancient rock art, also known as petroglyphs. These drawings were made by early people and tell stories about their lives.

First Methodist Episcopal Church of Delta

• Location: Delta
• Listed: February 20, 1991
• About: This church building in Delta is an important part of the community's religious history. Its architecture shows the style of the time it was built.

First Presbyterian Church of Eckert

• Location: Eckert
• Listed: January 11, 2006
• About: Located on State Highway 65, this church has served the Eckert community for many years. It represents the history of faith in the area.

Garnethurst

• Location: Delta
• Listed: November 7, 1995
• About: Garnethurst is a historic home in Delta. It's recognized for its unique design and its connection to the people who lived there.

Hotchkiss Homestead

• Location: Hotchkiss
• Listed: December 15, 2011
• About: This homestead in Hotchkiss shows what early farm life was like. It's a great example of how pioneers settled and built homes in the region.

Hotchkiss Hotel

• Location: Hotchkiss
• Listed: September 20, 1984
• About: The Hotchkiss Hotel was a popular place for travelers and locals. It tells a story about the town's early days and how people visited.

Hotchkiss Methodist Episcopal Church

• Location: Hotchkiss
• Listed: October 28, 2009
• About: This church building in Hotchkiss has been a center for the community. Its design and history are important to the town.

Mathews House

• Location: Paonia
• Listed: October 6, 2004
• About: The Mathews House is a historic home in Paonia. It's recognized for its architecture and its role in the local history.

Paonia First Christian Church

• Location: Paonia
• Listed: April 27, 2011
• About: This church in Paonia is another example of the important religious buildings in the county. It has a long history of serving the community.

Stolte House

• Location: Cedaredge
• Listed: November 17, 1997
• About: The Stolte House is a historic home in Cedaredge. It's a good example of the homes built in the area a long time ago.

Surface Creek Livestock Company Silos

• Location: Cedaredge
• Listed: April 27, 2000
• About: These silos were part of a livestock company. They show how farming and agriculture were done in the past in Delta County.

US Post Office and Federal Building-Delta Main

• Location: Delta
• Listed: January 24, 1986
• About: This building served as the main post office and a federal building in Delta. It's an important part of the town's government and communication history.

Places That Are No Longer Listed

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register. This can happen if they are changed too much, destroyed, or if their importance changes. Here are some places in Delta County that used to be on the list:

Delta Bridge

• Location: Delta (US Highway 50 at Gunnison River)
• Listed: February 4, 1985
• Removed: July 22, 1994
• Reason: This bridge was replaced in 1993, so the original historic structure was gone.

Escalante Canyon Bridge

• Location: Delta (County Road 650R at Gunnison River)
• Listed: February 4, 1985
• Removed: July 22, 1994
• Reason: This bridge was taken down in the spring of 1993. It was also known as Saxton Bridge.

Hotchkiss Bridge

• Location: Hotchkiss (County Road 3400R at North Fork Gunnison River)
• Listed: February 4, 1985
• Removed: July 22, 1994
• Reason: This bridge was taken down in the summer of 1988.

Roubideau Bridge

• Location: Delta (County Road G50R at Gunnison River)
• Listed: February 4, 1985
• Removed: July 22, 1994
• Reason: This bridge was taken down in the summer of 1992.

Images for kids

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  The historic Bross Hotel in Paonia.

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  The Curtis Hardware Store, a piece of Paonia's past.

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  The old Delta County Bank Building.

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  The unique Egyptian Theater in Delta.

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  The First Methodist Episcopal Church of Delta.

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  The First Presbyterian Church of Eckert.

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  The Hotchkiss Homestead, showing early farm life.

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  The historic Hotchkiss Hotel.

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  The Hotchkiss Methodist Episcopal Church.

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  The Mathews House in Paonia.

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  The Paonia First Christian Church.

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  The Stolte House in Cedaredge.

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  The Surface Creek Livestock Company Silos.

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  The US Post Office and Federal Building in Delta.

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  The former Delta Bridge.

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  The former Hotchkiss Bridge.