The town of Gold Hill, Colorado, not only has roots that date back to the gold rush that essentially served as the catalyst to the creation of the state we all know and love today, but it was also the site of the first major discovery of gold in Colorado back in 1859.
Prior to becoming an official town, Gold Hill was a prominent mining camp during the gold rush, with its population reaching an estimated 1,500 people at one point.
Gold Hill, Colorado Today
In 2023, the Gold Hill School celebrated its 150th anniversary, an event that simultaneously celebrated its status as the oldest continuously operating school in the state.
According to the 2020 census, Gold Hill, Colorado, is currently home to a mere 218 residents.
Dine with Stuffed Animals at One of Colorado’s Oldest Restaurants
Check out the oldest restaurant in Denver where taxidermy stares at you while you eat.
Abandoned Colorado School: Destroyed Piano, Old Books + More
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Take a look back in time inside an abandoned Colorado schoolhouse with plenty of old relics that have been wasting away for years.
Loma Colorado is a Historic Town with an Abandoned School
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