Sneffels, Colorado

For the mountain, see Mount Sneffels.

Sneffels was a town in Ouray County, Colorado, United States named after Mount Sneffels.[1] It lay west of Camp Bird.

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History

Mining era

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 1880's until 1891.[1]

Modern day

Today there are scattered remnants and a few nearby residents.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Sneffels, Colorado". http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/sneffels.html. Retrieved April 9, 2011. 

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Municipalities and communities of Ouray County, Colorado, USA
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