The Foxton Post Office is a local landmark in the North Fork National Historic District. The post office was established in 1909 and also served as a train depot until 1927. Located near the Colorado Trail, this log structure is passed by more than 300,000 visitors each year. It is the last remaining post office building in the valley and one of the few log-constructed post offices in the state.
Foxton was established in 1876 and was initially known as Park Siding because of the area’s park-like setting. Its name was changed to Foxton in 1909, the same year its post office was built. Foxton was a stop on the South Park Line, part of the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad, which followed the South Platte River. It was also a popular stop along the “Fish Train,” serving visitors who came for day trips, fishing excursions, and relief from the summer heat.
CPI engaged with Denver Water, which owns the building, and organized a weekend workshop hosted in partnership with HistoriCorps to mothball the site. CPI also met with the Jefferson County Historical Commission to reengage preservation efforts for the North Fork National Historic District. Discussions with Denver Water will need to continue to develop a long-term plan, including a proposed new use and associated drawings. The community remains highly supportive as preservation efforts at the site continue to move forward.