Idaho Springs, Mining heritage city in Clear Creek County, Colorado
Located at an elevation of 2,294 meters, Idaho Springs extends along Interstate 70 with Victorian buildings lining the streets of its downtown district.
George Jackson discovered gold deposits in 1859 at the confluence of Chicago Creek and Clear Creek, establishing the foundation for the Colorado Gold Rush.
The ARGO Mill and Tunnel, constructed in 1893, stands as a testament to the city's industrial legacy and offers educational tours about mining operations.
The Idaho Springs Heritage Museum and Visitor Center on Miner Street provides information about local attractions, wildlife exhibits, and regional history.
The Charlie Taylor Water Wheel, built by a local miner in 1893, remains intact and demonstrates the mechanical ingenuity of nineteenth-century gold extraction methods.
Location: Clear Creek County
Inception: 1859
Elevation above the sea: 2,294 m
Website: http://idahospringsco.com
GPS coordinates: 39.74246,-105.51439
Latest update: June 4, 2025 02:19
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