Redstone, Colorado facts for kids
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Redstone, Colorado
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View north up Redstone Boulevard
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| Etymology: Red sandstone on nearby cliffs | |
| Nickname(s):
The Ruby of the Rockies
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Location of the Redstone CDP in Pitkin County, Colorado
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 Redstone, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Pitkin County |
| Founded | 1898 |
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| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.134 km2 (0.438 sq mi) |
| • Land | 1.134 km2 (0.438 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.000 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,187 m (7,176 ft) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 127 |
| • Density | 112.0/km2 (290.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81623
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583286 |
Redstone is a small, historic town in Colorado, United States. It's not officially a city, but a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a community that the government counts for statistics. Redstone is located in Pitkin County.
In 2020, about 127 people lived in Redstone. The town is famous for its beautiful red cliffs, which gave it its name. It's also known as "The Ruby of the Rockies." Many of its buildings are very old and are part of a special historic area.
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History of Redstone: A Unique Mining Town
Redstone was started in 1898 by a rich businessman named John Cleveland Osgood. He owned many coal mines and wanted to create a special place for his workers. Osgood believed in "welfare capitalism." This meant he wanted to provide good living conditions for his employees.
He built 84 cozy cottages and a large 40-room inn for his coal miners. These homes were very modern for their time, with indoor plumbing and electricity. He also built bathhouses, a clubhouse with a library and a theater, and a school. Many of these original Swiss-style cottages are still used as homes today.
Cleveholm Manor: The Redstone Castle
A very important building in Redstone is Cleveholm Manor, often called "Redstone Castle." This huge, fancy house has 42 rooms. John Cleveland Osgood built it for his second wife, Alma Regina Shelgrem, who was a Swedish Countess.
The Castle was designed by famous architects from New York. Building it started in 1897 and finished in 1901. The Castle was part of a big property that also had homes for servants, a gamekeeper's lodge, a carriage house, and a greenhouse. The Castle still has most of its original furniture from when it was built!
The historic inn in Redstone is now a popular resort. People can stay there all year round.
Geography and Climate
Redstone is a small area, covering about 1.134 square kilometers (or about 0.44 square miles) of land.
Redstone's Weather
Redstone has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. It gets a lot of snow every year, averaging about 170 inches (or 432 centimeters).
- Summer: Days are warm, but nights are cool and comfortable.
- Winter: It gets very cold, and there is a lot of snow.
Population in Redstone
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in places like Redstone.
| Redstone CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 130 | — |
| 2020 | 127 | −2.3% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Redstone had 130 people living there in 2010. By 2020, the population was 127 people.
See also
In Spanish: Redstone (Colorado) para niños
