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

Douglas County is a cool place in Colorado!

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!

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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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		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.