Teller County, Administrative division in Colorado, United States
Description
Teller County is an administrative region in central Colorado situated between Pike National Forest and the western slopes of Pikes Peak. The area encompasses several towns and unincorporated communities, creating a diverse landscape of mountains and valleys.
History
The region was established in 1899 and named after US Senator Henry M. Teller, an influential politician of that era. This naming reflects the state's political history and the significant role the area played in Colorado's development.
Culture
The area displays its heritage through two notable sites: the Cripple Creek National Historic District with its old mining structures and the Florissant Fossil Beds, where you can see ancient fossilized remains. These places shape how the region looks and how people understand its identity today.
Practical
Visitors should know that the terrain is mountainous and at higher elevation, so the air is thinner and weather conditions can change quickly. It is wise to adapt to local conditions and bring appropriate clothing and plenty of water.
Did you know?
Three separate towns within this county manage their own building permits independently, meaning Woodland Park, Cripple Creek, and Victor each follow different local construction rules. This decentralized structure is unusual for a large administrative area and shows strong local independence in the region.
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Barr Trail
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Mueller State Park
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Rampart Reservoir
19.2 km
Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
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Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
15.3 km
Pikes Peak
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Ute Pass
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North Pole Colorado
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Victor Hotel
18.9 km
Cripple Creek Historic District
14.4 km
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18.7 km
Mount Rosa
22.4 km
United States Army Pike's Peak Research Laboratory
10.1 km
Eastholme
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Cripple Creek District Museum
14.9 km
Victor Downtown Historic District
18.9 km
Hornbek House
12.6 km
Western Federation of Miners union hall
18.9 km
Goldfield City Hall and Fire Station
18.1 km
Outlaws And Lawmen Jail Museum
15.2 kmUte Pass Historical Society
15.5 km
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
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