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Hey there, history explorers! Welcome to a special list of amazing places in Douglas County, Colorado that are super important to our past. These places are so special that they've been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a Hall of Fame for buildings, areas, and sites that tell us stories about how people lived long ago!

The National Register of Historic Places is an official list kept by the United States government. It helps protect places that are important for their history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized as a valuable part of our country's heritage.

In Douglas County, we have 29 of these incredible spots! One place used to be on the list but isn't anymore. Let's check out these awesome historical treasures!


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Cool Historic Places in Douglas County

These are the places that are currently on the National Register of Historic Places in Douglas County. Each one has a unique story to tell!

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 American Federation of Human Rights Headquarters
American Federation of Human Rights Headquarters
March 19, 1998
(#98000247)
9070 S. Douglas Boulevard
39°13′44″N 104°53′15″W / 39.228889°N 104.8875°W / 39.228889; -104.8875 (American Federation of Human Rights Headquarters)
Larkspur This building served as the main office for a group dedicated to human rights. It's a reminder of important social movements.
2 Bear Canon Agricultural District
Bear Canon Agricultural District
October 29, 1975
(#75000517)
South of Denver on both sides of State Highway 105 from State Highway 67 south to Jarre Creek
39°23′46″N 104°57′41″W / 39.396111°N 104.961389°W / 39.396111; -104.961389 (Bear Canon Agricultural District)
Sedalia This area shows how farming and ranching shaped Douglas County's early days. It's a historic district, meaning a whole area is protected.
3 Castle Rock Depot
Castle Rock Depot
October 11, 1974
(#74000575)
420 Elbert St.
39°22′27″N 104°51′43″W / 39.374167°N 104.861944°W / 39.374167; -104.861944 (Castle Rock Depot)
Castle Rock Train depots were once busy hubs for travel and trade. This one in Castle Rock tells the story of early transportation.
4 Castle Rock Elementary School
Castle Rock Elementary School
September 20, 1984
(#84000827)
3rd and Cantril Sts.
39°22′22″N 104°51′19″W / 39.372778°N 104.855278°W / 39.372778; -104.855278 (Castle Rock Elementary School)
Castle Rock Imagine learning in this old school building! It represents the history of education in Castle Rock.
5 Cherokee Ranch
October 21, 1994
(#94001228)
North of County Road 85 and south of Daniels Park Rd.
39°27′20″N 104°55′36″W / 39.455556°N 104.926667°W / 39.455556; -104.926667 (Cherokee Ranch)
Sedalia Cherokee Ranch is a large historic area, known for its unique castle-like architecture and beautiful landscapes.
6 Cherry Creek Bridge
Cherry Creek Bridge
October 15, 2002
(#02001147)
State Highway 83 at milepost 46.30
39°19′52″N 104°44′02″W / 39.331111°N 104.733889°W / 39.331111; -104.733889 (Cherry Creek Bridge)
Franktown This bridge is a great example of early engineering and how people built ways to cross rivers and creeks.
7 Church of St. Philip-in-the-Field and Bear Canon Cemetery
Church of St. Philip-in-the-Field and Bear Canon Cemetery
April 11, 1973
(#73000471)
5 miles (8.0 km) south of Sedalia on State Highway 105
39°22′05″N 104°57′33″W / 39.368056°N 104.959167°W / 39.368056; -104.959167 (Church of St. Philip-in-the-Field and Bear Canon Cemetery)
Sedalia This historic church and cemetery show us about the early communities and their spiritual lives in Douglas County.
8 Daniels Park
Daniels Park
June 30, 1995
(#95000795)
Along Douglas County Road 67 northeast of Sedalia
39°28′50″N 104°55′37″W / 39.480556°N 104.926944°W / 39.480556; -104.926944 (Daniels Park)
Sedalia Daniels Park is known for its beautiful views and historic structures, offering a glimpse into the past of public parks.
9 Devils Head Lookout
Devils Head Lookout
June 13, 2003
(#03000518)
South Platte District in the Pike National Forest
39°15′37″N 105°06′03″W / 39.260278°N 105.100833°W / 39.260278; -105.100833 (Devils Head Lookout)
Sedalia This fire lookout tower has helped spot wildfires for decades. It's an important part of forest protection history.
10 Samuel Dyer House
Samuel Dyer House
December 13, 2016
(#16000836)
208 North Cantril St.
39°22′18″N 104°51′22″W / 39.371749°N 104.856243°W / 39.371749; -104.856243 (Samuel Dyer House)
Castle Rock The Samuel Dyer House is a historic home that shows us what residential architecture was like in the past.
11 Evans Homestead Rural Historic Landscape
April 25, 2012
(#12000226)
Address Restricted
Franktown This historic landscape tells the story of early homesteading and farming life in the Franktown area.
12 First National Bank of Douglas County
First National Bank of Douglas County
April 14, 1995
(#95000440)
300 Wilcox St.
39°22′21″N 104°51′33″W / 39.3725°N 104.859167°W / 39.3725; -104.859167 (First National Bank of Douglas County)
Castle Rock This old bank building played a big role in the economic history of Castle Rock and Douglas County.
13 Franktown Cave
February 1, 2006
(#05001561)
Address Restricted
Franktown Franktown Cave is an important archaeological site, offering clues about ancient people who lived in this area long ago.
14 Glen Grove School
Glen Grove School
November 5, 1974
(#74000576)
North of Palmer Lake off Perry Park Rd.
39°15′38″N 104°57′02″W / 39.260556°N 104.950556°W / 39.260556; -104.950556 (Glen Grove School)
Palmer Lake Re-purposed as a barn. This old schoolhouse shows us how education was provided in rural areas.
15 Benjamin Hammar House
Benjamin Hammar House
February 3, 1993
(#92001847)
203 Cantril St.
39°22′18″N 104°51′22″W / 39.371667°N 104.856111°W / 39.371667; -104.856111 (Benjamin Hammar House)
Castle Rock The Benjamin Hammar House is another example of historic homes in Castle Rock, showing past living styles.
16 Indian Park School
Indian Park School
February 8, 1978
(#78000857)
10 miles (16 km) west of Sedalia on State Highway 67
39°22′49″N 105°04′52″W / 39.380278°N 105.081111°W / 39.380278; -105.081111 (Indian Park School)
Sedalia This school building served the Indian Park community, highlighting the history of education in different parts of the county.
17 Keystone Hotel
Keystone Hotel
June 20, 1997
(#97000594)
219 and 223 4th St.
39°22′25″N 104°51′36″W / 39.373611°N 104.86°W / 39.373611; -104.86 (Keystone Hotel)
Castle Rock Hotels like the Keystone were important places for travelers and community gatherings in the past.
18 John Kinner House
John Kinner House
October 11, 1974
(#74000578)
6694 Perry Park Rd.
39°16′18″N 104°57′25″W / 39.271667°N 104.956944°W / 39.271667; -104.956944 (John Kinner House)
Sedalia The John Kinner House is a historic residence that tells us about the people who settled and built homes in the area.
19 Lamb Spring
March 13, 1997
(#97000208)
Address Restricted
Littleton Lamb Spring is a very important archaeological site where scientists have found evidence of ancient animals and early humans.
20 Louviers Village
Louviers Village
July 2, 1999
(#99000710)
Louviers Boulevard, Hillcrest Dr., Triangle Dr., Main St., Valley View St., and 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sts.
39°28′36″N 105°00′22″W / 39.476667°N 105.006111°W / 39.476667; -105.006111 (Louviers Village)
Louviers Louviers Village is a historic district, meaning the whole village is recognized for its unique planned community design from the early 1900s.
21 Louviers Village Club
Louviers Village Club
September 22, 1995
(#95001117)
Junction of Louviers Boulevard and 1st St.
39°28′34″N 105°00′23″W / 39.476111°N 105.006389°W / 39.476111; -105.006389 (Louviers Village Club)
Louviers The Village Club was a central gathering place for the community in Louviers, showing how people socialized and worked together.
22 Pike's Peak Grange No. 163
Pike's Peak Grange No. 163
October 1, 1990
(#90001502)
3093 State Highway 83
39°24′32″N 104°45′42″W / 39.408889°N 104.761667°W / 39.408889; -104.761667 (Pike's Peak Grange No. 163)
Franktown Granges were important organizations for farmers and rural communities. This one in Franktown is a historic example.
23 Ben Quick Ranch and Fort
Ben Quick Ranch and Fort
October 1, 1974
(#74000577)
6695 W. Plum Creek Rd.
39°15′52″N 104°57′10″W / 39.264444°N 104.952778°W / 39.264444; -104.952778 (Ben Quick Ranch and Fort)
Palmer Lake This site includes a historic ranch and what was once a fort, showing early settlement and defense in the area.
24 Roxborough State Park Archaeological District
Roxborough State Park Archaeological District
January 27, 1983
(#83001316)
Address Restricted
Waterton This archaeological district within Roxborough State Park holds secrets about ancient cultures and their lives in this unique landscape.
25 Ruth Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Ruth Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
May 1, 1989
(#89000332)
19670 E. Mainstreet
39°31′05″N 104°45′34″W / 39.518056°N 104.759444°W / 39.518056; -104.759444 (Ruth Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church)
Parker This historic church in Parker is a beautiful example of early religious architecture and community life.
26 Santa Fe Railway Water Tank
Santa Fe Railway Water Tank
April 18, 2003
(#03000237)
U.S. Route 85 west of its junction with State Highway 67
39°26′22″N 104°57′50″W / 39.439444°N 104.963889°W / 39.439444; -104.963889 (Santa Fe Railway Water Tank)
Sedalia Water tanks were essential for steam trains! This one reminds us of the important role railways played in developing the West.
27 Reginald Sinclaire House
Reginald Sinclaire House
September 20, 1991
(#91001418)
6154 Perry Park Rd.
39°16′20″N 104°56′39″W / 39.272222°N 104.944167°W / 39.272222; -104.944167 (Reginald Sinclaire House)
Larkspur Home of Reginald Sinclaire, in Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame. This house belonged to a famous person in aviation history.
28 Spring Valley School
Spring Valley School
December 18, 1978
(#78000856)
East of Larkspur at Spring Valley and Lorraine Rds.
39°09′08″N 104°46′10″W / 39.152222°N 104.769444°W / 39.152222; -104.769444 (Spring Valley School)
Larkspur This old school building served the Spring Valley community, showing how education reached even remote areas.

A Place That Was Once Listed

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the National Register. Here's one example from Douglas County.

Name on the Register Image Date listed Date removed Location City or town Summary
1 Douglas County Courthouse
December 12, 1976
(#76000558)
1978
301 Wilcox St.
Castle Rock Destroyed by fire March 11, 1978. This courthouse was an important building for the county government until it was sadly destroyed by fire.
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