Central City/Black Hawk Historic District

The Central City and Black Hawk Historic District extends across 280 acres of mountainous terrain in Colorado's Front Range, containing preserved 19th-century buildings.

Mining operations started in 1859 when John Gregory found gold in Gregory Gulch, leading to the establishment of settlements that became Central City and Black Hawk.

The district features Victorian-era structures, including mining equipment, opera houses, hotels, churches, and commercial buildings that represent Colorado's gold mining heritage.

The district offers guided walking tours through streets lined with restored buildings, while museums display mining artifacts and provide information about the gold rush period.

The area produced more gold than any other region in the American West between 1859 and 1893, earning the name 'The Richest Square Mile on Earth.'

Location: Gilpin County

GPS coordinates: 39.80110,-105.50700

Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:57