Sneffels, Colorado
Appearance
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Sneffels was a town in Ouray County, Colorado, United States named after Mount Sneffels.[1][2]
History
[edit]Mining era
[edit]Sneffels was founded in 1875 and named after the mountain it was built on.[1] The town peaked at 2000 people and grew largely between the mid-1880s until 1891.[1] The Revenue Mill at Sneffels processed ore from the Virginius and other mines nearby. The mill complex employed around 600 men at its peak.[3]
Modern day
[edit]Today there are scattered remnants and a few nearby residents.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Sneffels, Colorado". Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sneffels (historical)
- ^ Revenue Mill at Sneffels, Colo at Western Mining History
External links
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