Original Gold Hill Townsite
Year Listed: 2000
County: Boulder County
Status: SAVED
Context: Mining
Date Constructed: c. 1859
Significance:
1859 location of the town of Gold Hill which is a National Historic District. Located west of Boulder and known as an important archaeological site, the historic area includes the ruins of the Horsfal Mine and one of Colorado's earliest Masonic halls.
Threat When Listed:
Encroachment
Since Listing: Within months of listing, Boulder County purchased the site and has maintained the property as open space. Boulder County is currently working to acquire additional adjoining land, and plans to create trails and interpretation of the original site.