National Register of Historic Places listings in Weld County, Colorado facts for kids
Hey there! Did you know that Weld County, Colorado is home to many super old and important buildings, places, and even parts of towns? These special spots are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a national list of treasures that are important to history.
This article will tell you about some of these amazing places in Weld County. There are 41 of them on the list, and they help us remember the past and understand how people lived long ago. You can even see where some of them are on a map if you look up their coordinates!
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What is the National Register of Historic Places?
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of places in the United States that are worth saving because of their history. It's managed by the National Park Service. When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized as important to the history of the country, state, or local area. This helps protect these places and sometimes even helps get money to fix them up.
Cool Historic Places in Weld County
Let's explore some of the interesting places in Weld County that are on this special list!
Historic Churches and Schools
Many old churches and schools in Weld County have been saved because of their history.
Amanda K. Alger Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
The Amanda K. Alger Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church in Eaton was added to the list in 2006. It's a beautiful old church that shows us how people used to build places of worship.
First Baptist Church
In Greeley, the First Baptist Church is another historic church. It's located at the corner of 10th Avenue and 11th Street and was listed in 1987.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Over in Windsor, you'll find the First Methodist Episcopal Church on Walnut Street. This church became a historic site in 2004.
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Daniels School
The Daniels School near Milliken is an old school building that was listed in 2005. Imagine going to school here many years ago!
Lincoln School
In Erie, the Lincoln School on Holbrook Street is another old school building that made the list in 1981.
Greeley High School
Greeley has not one, but two former high school buildings on the list! The Greeley High School building from 1999 and the older Greeley High School and Grade School building from 1981. These buildings saw many students learn and grow over the years.
Greeley Junior High School
Also in Greeley, the Greeley Junior High School building was listed in 2003. It's another example of how important education buildings are to a town's history.
Historic Homes and Ranches
Many old homes and ranches tell us about the families who lived and worked in Weld County.
Aaron James Eaton House
The Aaron James Eaton House in Eaton is a historic home from 2006. It belonged to Aaron James Eaton, who was important to the town's early days.
Glazier House
The Glazier House in Greeley was listed in 1991. It's a beautiful example of older homes in the area.
Nettleton-Mead House
Another historic home in Greeley is the Nettleton-Mead House, added to the list in 2002.
Harvey J. Parish House
In Johnstown, the Harvey J. Parish House became a historic site in 2000.
Joseph A. Woodbury House
The Joseph A. Woodbury House in Greeley was listed in 1984. It's another example of the historic homes that make up the county's past.
Elmer and Etta Ball Ranch
The Elmer and Etta Ball Ranch near Briggsdale is a historic district, meaning it includes several important parts of the ranch. It was listed in 1991.
Jared L. Brush Barn
The Jared L. Brush Barn in Johnstown is a historic barn from 1991. Barns are important because they show us how farming was done in the past.
Milne Farm
The Milne Farm near Lucerne is a historic district listed in 1993. It gives us a peek into what old farms looked like.
Sandstone Ranch
East of Longmont, the Sandstone Ranch was added to the list in 1984. It's a great example of a historic ranch.
SLW Ranch
The SLW Ranch near Kersey is another historic ranch district, listed in 1991.
Von Trotha-Firestien Farm
The Von Trotha-Firestien Farm at Bracewell, near Bracewell, was listed in 2009. It's a reminder of the farming history in the area.
White-Plumb Farm
The White-Plumb Farm in Greeley is now called the Plumb Farm Learning Center. It was listed in 2005 and is owned by the City of Greeley, helping people learn about farm life.
Other Important Historic Sites
Weld County has many other interesting historic places, from old forts to downtown areas.
Fort Vasquez
Fort Vasquez near Platteville is a very old trading post that was listed way back in 1970! It was an important place for trade and interaction long ago.
Greeley Downtown
The Greeley Downtown area is a historic district, listed in 2008. This means a whole section of downtown Greeley is considered historically important!
Greeley Masonic Temple
The Greeley Masonic Temple was listed in 2004. It's an interesting building that was used by a group called the Masons.
Greeley Tribune Building
The Greeley Tribune Building was home to the local newspaper. It became a historic site in 2007.
Greeley Union Pacific Railroad Depot
The old Greeley Union Pacific Railroad Depot was where trains used to stop. It was listed in 1993 and is a reminder of how people traveled and goods were moved in the past.
Meeker Memorial Museum
The Meeker Memorial Museum in Greeley was listed in 1970. Museums often preserve history, and this building itself is historic!
Ottesen Grain Company Feed Mill
The Ottesen Grain Company Feed Mill in Fort Lupton was listed in 1998. Mills like this were vital for processing crops from farms.
Weld County Courthouse
The Weld County Courthouse in Greeley is where many important decisions for the county have been made over the years. It was listed in 1978.
Windsor Milling and Elevator Co. Building
The Windsor Milling and Elevator Co. Building in Windsor was listed in 1998. It's another example of the important industrial buildings from the past.
Windsor Town Hall
The Windsor Town Hall was listed in 1999. Town halls are important places where local government happens.
Archaeological Sites
Some historic places are not buildings but areas where people lived long ago. These are called archaeological sites.
Jurgens Site
The Jurgens Site near Kersey is an archaeological site listed in 1990. It helps scientists learn about ancient cultures.
Keota Stone Circles Archeological District
The Keota Stone Circles Archeological District near Keota is another archaeological site, listed in 1981. These stone circles were made by early people.
West Stoneham Archeological District
Near Stoneham, the West Stoneham Archeological District was listed in 1994. It's another area where clues about ancient life can be found.
Images for kids
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The Anderson Barn
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The Clubhouse-Student Union, now Gray Hall
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Dearfield, Colorado
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The Land Utilization Program Headquarters
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The Little Thompson River Bridge
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The United Church of Christ of Highlandlake
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