Commodore Mining District

This rresource speaks to the silver mining near Creede of the 1890s through WWII. The mine closed in1976, and is one of Colorado’s most scenic and photographed mining resources.

Status: Progress
Project Type: Colorado's Most Endangered
Counties: Mineral
Region: San Luis Valley
Date Listed: 2006
Construction Date: 1890s-1930s
Primary Threat: Natural Elements
Threat When Listed: Natural Elements
Primary Theme: Mining