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

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Welcome to Jefferson County, Colorado! This area is home to many special places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of this register as a national list of important buildings, sites, and areas that tell us about America's past. These places are kept safe so future generations can learn from them.

Jefferson County has 87 of these amazing historic spots, including one National Historic Landmark. Let's explore some of them and discover the cool stories they hold!

Exploring Jefferson County's Historic Places

Jefferson County is full of history, from old buildings to beautiful parks. Each place on the National Register helps us understand how people lived, worked, and played long ago.

Golden's Historic Gems

The city of Golden has many historic buildings.

  • The Astor House Hotel (listed 1973) was a popular hotel in the early days.
  • The Barnes-Peery House (listed 2001) is another old home that shows us how people lived.
  • Calvary Episcopal Church (listed 1995) is a beautiful old church.
  • The Colorado National Guard Armory (listed 1978) was once a training center for soldiers.
  • The Herman Coors House (listed 1997) belonged to a famous family known for brewing.
  • The First Presbyterian Church of Golden-Unger House (listed 1991) is a historic church and home.
  • Golden High School (listed 1997) is an important old school building.
  • The Loveland Building and Coors Building (listed 1996) are two historic buildings in downtown Golden.
  • The Quaintance Block (listed 1994) is another interesting building in Golden.
  • The Twelfth Street Historic Residential District (listed 1983) is a whole neighborhood with many old homes.

Parks and Outdoor Wonders

Jefferson County has amazing natural spaces that are also historic.

  • Bear Creek Canyon Scenic Mountain Drive (listed 1990) is a beautiful road through a canyon.
  • Bergen Park (listed 1990) in Evergreen is a lovely park.
  • Colorow Point Park (listed 1990) offers great views.
  • Corwina Park, O'Fallon Park, and Pence Park (listed 1990) are a group of parks near Evergreen.
  • Katherine Craig Park (listed 1995) is another scenic spot.
  • Dedisse Park (listed 1990) is a large park in Evergreen.
  • Fillius Park (listed 1995) is northwest of Evergreen.
  • Genesee Park (listed 1990) is a large mountain park.
  • Little Park (listed 1995) is near Idledale.
  • Lookout Mountain Park (listed 1990) is famous for its views and the grave of Buffalo Bill Cody.
  • Red Rocks Park District (listed 1990) is a very famous park with a natural amphitheater. It's so special it's a National Historic Landmark!
  • Starbuck Park (listed 1995) is another park in Bear Creek Canyon.
  • Staunton Ranch-Rural Historic Landscape (listed 2012) is a large historic ranch that is now a state park.

Historic Ranches and Farms

Many old ranches and farms are preserved in Jefferson County.

  • The Churches Ranch (listed 1998) in Arvada is a historic farm.
  • The Everhardt Ranch (listed 1980) is southeast of Evergreen.
  • The Green Mountain Ranch (listed 1974) is south of Buffalo Creek.
  • The Hildebrand Ranch (listed 1975) is southwest of Littleton.
  • The Hiwan Homestead (listed 1974) in Evergreen is a historic home and ranch.
  • The Rooney Ranch (listed 1975) is south of Golden.
  • The Schnell Farm (listed 1997) in Lakewood is a historic farm.
  • The Thiede Ranch (listed 1996) near Golden is another preserved ranch.

Unique Buildings and Sites

There are many other interesting historic places.

  • The Ammunition Igloo (listed 1993) and Colorado Amphitheater (listed 1993) are part of a larger historic area near Golden.
  • The Arvada Flour Mill (listed 1975) is an old mill in Arvada.
  • The Blue Jay Inn (listed 1974) is a historic inn in Buffalo Creek.
  • The Bradford House II (listed 2001) and Bradford House III Archeological Site (listed 1980) are important historical sites.
  • The Brook Forest Inn (listed 2009) is a historic inn in Evergreen.
  • Building 710, Defense Civil Preparedness Agency, Region 6 Operations Center (listed 2000) and the Office of Civil Defense Emergency Operations Center (listed 1999) are part of the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood, showing Cold War history.
  • The Conifer Junction Schoolhouse (listed 2014) is an old school building.
  • The Crown Hill Burial Park (listed 2008) in Wheat Ridge is a historic cemetery.
  • Davies' Chuck Wagon Diner (listed 1997) in Lakewood is a classic old diner.
  • The Deaton Sculptured House (listed 2004) in Genesee is a very unique and modern-looking house.
  • The Denver and Intermountain Railroad Interurban No. 25 (listed 2012) and several Rio Grande Southern Railroad vehicles (listed 2000, 1997) are historic trains located at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden.
  • The District No. 17 School-Medlen School (listed 2015) is an old school building near Morrison.
  • The Fort (listed 2006) in Morrison is a famous restaurant built to look like an old fort.
  • The Fruitdale Grade School (listed 2013) is another historic school in Wheat Ridge.
  • The Golden Cemetery (listed 2012) is a historic burial ground.
  • The Green Mercantile Store (listed 1974) is an old store in Buffalo Creek.
  • The Hill Section, Golden Hill Cemetery (listed 1995) in Lakewood is a historic part of a cemetery.
  • The Humphrey House (listed 1974) in Evergreen is a historic home.
  • The Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (listed 1980) in Lakewood was a historic hospital for people with tuberculosis.
  • La Hacienda (listed 1973) in Buffalo Creek is a historic property.
  • The Lariat Trail Scenic Mountain Drive (listed 1990) is a winding road with great views.
  • The LoDaisKa Site (listed 2003) and Magic Mountain Site (listed 1980) are important archaeological sites.
  • The Lorraine Lodge (listed 1984) southwest of Golden is a historic lodge.
  • The Midway House (listed 1990) in Conifer was an important stop along an old highway.
  • The Morrison Schoolhouse (listed 1974) is an old school building in Morrison.
  • The Mount Vernon House (listed 1970) near Golden is a very old house.
  • The Peterson House (listed 1981) in Lakewood is a historic home.
  • The Pioneer Sod House (listed 1973) in Wheat Ridge is a rare example of a sod house.
  • The Queen of Heaven Orphanage Summer Camp (listed 2000) near Golden was a summer camp for children.
  • The Richards Mansion (listed 1977) in Wheat Ridge is a historic mansion.
  • The Rockland Community Church and Cemetery (listed 2009) near Golden is a historic church and burial ground.
  • The Samuel and Albina Romano House (listed 2016) is a historic home in Golden.
  • The Russell-Graves House (listed 1983) in Arvada is a historic home.
  • The Stone House (listed 1975) in Lakewood is a unique historic home.
  • The Tower of Memories (listed 1987) in Wheat Ridge is a tall, historic building in a cemetery.

Historic Districts

Some areas are listed as "historic districts" because they have many important buildings or features together.

  • The Arvada Downtown (listed 1998) is a historic area in Arvada.
  • The Camp George West Historic District (listed 1993) near Golden was a military training camp.
  • The Evergreen Conference District (listed 1979) is a historic area in Evergreen.
  • The Morrison Historic District (listed 1976) includes many old buildings in Morrison.
  • The North Fork Historic District (listed 1974) follows the South Platte River and includes several towns.
  • The Reno Park Addition Historic District (listed 1999) and Stocke-Walter Addition Historic District (listed 1999) are historic neighborhoods in Arvada.
  • The Rocky Flats Plant (listed 1997) near Golden is a historic industrial site.

These are just some of the many amazing historic places in Jefferson County. Each one helps us connect with the past and understand the rich history of Colorado!

Images for kids

  • Ammunition Igloo

    Ammunition Igloo

  • Arvada Olde Town Arvada CO

    Arvada Downtown

  • Arvada Flour Mill Arvada CO

    Arvada Flour Mill

  • Astor House Golden CO

    Astor House Hotel

  • Barnes-Peery House Golden CO

    Barnes-Peery House

  • James H. Baugh House

    James H. Baugh House

  • Bear Creek Canyon Scenic Mountain Drive

    Bear Creek Canyon Scenic Mountain Drive

  • Bergen Park sign

    Bergen Park

  • Blue Jay Inn

    Blue Jay Inn

  • Bradford House II

    Bradford House II

  • Brook Forest Inn

    Brook Forest Inn

  • Building 710, Denver Federal Center

    Building 710, Defense Civil Preparedness Agency, Region 6 Operations Center

  • Calvary Episcopal Church Golden CO

    Calvary Episcopal Church

  • Camp George West Golden CO

    Camp George West Historic District

  • Churches Ranch

    Churches Ranch

  • Colorado Amphitheater

    Colorado Amphitheater

  • Colorado National Guard Armory Building Golden CO Front

    Colorado National Guard Armory

  • Colorow Point Park

    Colorow Point Park

  • Conifer Junction Schoolhouse

    Conifer Junction Schoolhouse

  • Herman Coors House Golden CO

    Herman Coors House

  • Corwina Park, O'Fallon Park, Pence Park

    Corwina Park, O'Fallon Park, Pence Park

  • Katherine Craig Park

    Katherine Craig Park

  • CrownHillParkCO

    Crown Hill Burial Park

  • Davies' Chuck Wagon Diner & sign, SW corner

    Davies' Chuck Wagon Diner

  • Sleeper house

    Deaton Sculptured House

  • Dedisse Park

    Dedisse Park

  • Denver and Intermountain Railroad Interurban No. 25

    Denver and Intermountain Railroad Interurban No. 25

  • Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Caboose No. 0578

    Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Caboose No. 0578

  • Medlen School

    District No. 17 School-Medlen School

  • St. John's Episcopal Church in Evergreen, CO 1

    Evergreen Conference District

  • Fillius Park

    Fillius Park

  • First Presbyterian Church of Golden Golden CO

    First Presbyterian Church of Golden-Unger House

  • The fort

    The Fort

  • Fruitdale Grade School

    Fruitdale Grade School

  • ChiefHosa

    Genesee Park

  • Golden Cemetery

    Golden Cemetery

  • Golden High School Golden CO

    Golden High School

  • Green Mercantile Store

    Green Mercantile Store

  • Hildebrand Ranch

    Hildebrand Ranch

  • GoldenHillCemetary-Lakewood

    Hill Section, Golden Hill Cemetery

  • Hiwan Homestead

    Hiwan Homestead

  • Humphrey House

    Humphrey House

  • JCRS-Synagogue

    Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society

  • La Hacienda (Buffalo Creek, Colorado)

    La Hacienda

  • LarLoop7RedRocks

    Lariat Trail Scenic Mountain Drive

  • Little Park Idledale CO

    Little Park

  • LoDaisKasiteSEP

    LoDaisKa Site

  • Lookout Mountain Park Golden CO

    Lookout Mountain Park

  • Boettcher Mansion

    Lorraine Lodge

  • Loveland Building and Coors Building Golden CO

    Loveland Building and Coors Building

  • Magic Mountain Site

    Magic Mountain Site

  • Morrison Historic District

    Morrison Historic District

  • Morrison Schoolhouse

    Morrison Schoolhouse

  • Mount Vernon House

    Mount Vernon House

  • North Fork South Platte River

    North Fork Historic District

  • Office of Civil Defense, Emergency Operations Center, Denver Federal Center

    Office of Civil Defense Emergency Operations Center

  • PetersonHouse-LakewoodColo

    Peterson House

  • PioneerSodHouse-WheatRidgeCO

    Pioneer Sod House

  • Quaintanceblock

    Quaintance Block

  • Queen of Heaven Orphanage Summer Camp

    Queen of Heaven Orphanage Summer Camp

  • Red Rocks Amphitheater

    Red Rocks Park District

  • Reno Park Addition Historic District, Arvada, Colorado

    Reno Park Addition Historic District

  • RichardsMansion-WheatRidgeCO

    Richards Mansion

  • RGS Galloping Goose 2 2008

    Rio Grande Southern Railroad, Motor No. 2

  • "Galloping Goose" 6

    Rio Grande Southern Railroad, Motor No. 6

  • Goose 7 and Goose 6

    Rio Grande Southern Railroad, Motor No. 7

  • Rockland Community Church and Cemetery

    Rockland Community Church and Cemetery

  • RFControlPanel2

    Rocky Flats Plant

  • Samuel and Albina Romano House

    Samuel and Albina Romano House

  • RooneyRanch

    Rooney Ranch

  • Russell-Graves House

    Russell-Graves House

  • SchnellFarm-LakewoodCO

    Schnell Farm

  • Starbuck Park

    Starbuck Park

  • Stocke-Walter Addition Historic District, Arvada, Colorado

    Stocke-Walter Addition Historic District

  • Stone House Lakewood CO

    Stone House

  • Tower of Memories Wheat Ridge CO

    Tower of Memories

  • Twelfth Street Historic Residential District, Golden, Colorado

    Twelfth Street Historic Residential District

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