Sneffels was a town in Ouray County, Colorado, United States named after Mount Sneffels. [1] [2]
History
Mining era
Sneffels was founded in 1875 and named after the mountain it was built on. [1] The town peaked at 2000 people and grew largely between the mid-1880s until 1891. [1] The Revenue Mill at Sneffels processed ore from the Virginius and other mines nearby. The mill complex employed around 600 men at its peak. [3]
Modern day
Today there are scattered remnants and a few nearby residents. [1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Sneffels, Colorado". Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sneffels (historical)
- ^ Revenue Mill at Sneffels, Colo at Western Mining History
External links
Municipalities and communities of
Ouray County, Colorado, United States | ||
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Unincorporated communities | ||
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Sneffels was a town in Ouray County, Colorado, United States named after Mount Sneffels. [1] [2]
History
Mining era
Sneffels was founded in 1875 and named after the mountain it was built on. [1] The town peaked at 2000 people and grew largely between the mid-1880s until 1891. [1] The Revenue Mill at Sneffels processed ore from the Virginius and other mines nearby. The mill complex employed around 600 men at its peak. [3]
Modern day
Today there are scattered remnants and a few nearby residents. [1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Sneffels, Colorado". Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sneffels (historical)
- ^ Revenue Mill at Sneffels, Colo at Western Mining History
External links
Municipalities and communities of
Ouray County, Colorado, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | | |
| Town | ||
| CDPs | ||
|
Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||