Georgetown, Mining town in Clear Creek County, Colorado
Georgetown sits at an elevation of 2600 meters in the Front Range mountains, surrounded by former silver mines and alpine forests.
The town emerged in 1859 when George Griffith discovered gold, leading to the establishment of the Griffith Mining District in 1860.
The Georgetown Loop Railroad demonstrates the engineering achievements of Colorado's silver mining era through its complex track system.
Visitors can access the town via Interstate 70, with regular connections to Denver International Airport located 75 minutes away.
The town maintains its original courthouse from 1867, when it became the administrative center of Clear Creek County.
Location: Clear Creek County
Inception: 1859
Elevation above the sea: 2,600 m
Website: http://www.town.georgetown.co.us
Part of: Front Range
Website: http://town.georgetown.co.us
GPS coordinates: 39.71250,-105.69600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51
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