Gilpin County, Administrative division in north central Colorado, United States.
Gilpin County spans 150 square miles of mountainous terrain west of Denver, with James Peak reaching an elevation of 4,058 meters at its highest point.
The county, established in 1861 as one of seventeen original Colorado Territory counties, received its name from Colonel William Gilpin, the first territorial governor.
Central City and Black Hawk transformed from mining towns into gaming destinations after Colorado legalized limited-stakes gambling in these locations in 1990.
Residents access county services including building permits, civil union licenses, emergency notifications, and marriage licenses through the administrative website.
The county allocates a portion of gambling revenue from Black Hawk and Central City operations to support historical preservation projects throughout Colorado.
GPS coordinates: 39.86000,-105.52000
Latest update: March 25, 2025 15:35
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Argo Tunnel
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