Evans–Elbert Ranch, Historic ranch on Upper Bear Creek Road in Clear Creek County, United States
The Evans-Elbert Ranch features stone and log construction designed by architect J. Christopher Jensen and built by contractor Jock Spence in 1908.
John Evans, the second territorial governor of Colorado, established the ranch after purchasing 300 acres from homesteader John Vance in 1868.
The mountain retreat became a center for gatherings of artists and intellectuals while maintaining its role in the local ranching community.
The National Register of Historic Places property requires advance arrangements for visits and operates according to seasonal schedules.
Anne Evans, who led the ranch development after the 1890s, constructed her personal mountain home on the property in 1911.
Location: Clear Creek County
Inception: 1908
Address: Upper Bear Creek Road
GPS coordinates: 39.65278,-105.48028
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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