San Juan County, County administrative division in Colorado, United States
San Juan County extends across high-altitude terrain in southwestern Colorado, containing mountain peaks, valleys, and forests of the San Juan Mountains range.
The county emerged in 1876 during the Colorado silver rush, when miners established settlements and developed extensive mining operations throughout the region.
The San Juan County Fair brings together local residents for agricultural exhibitions, livestock competitions, and traditional craft demonstrations every summer.
County administrative meetings take place at 1557 Greene Street in Silverton, with remote participation options through Zoom platform and YouTube streaming.
The county maintains several preserved ghost towns and mining structures from the 1800s, including abandoned rail lines and processing facilities.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1864
Capital city: Silverton
Shares border with: Ouray County, La Plata County, Hinsdale County, Montezuma County, Dolores County, San Miguel County
Website: http://sanjuancountycolorado.us
GPS coordinates: 37.77000,-107.67000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:43
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