Ghost Towns: Eastern Colorado

by Kenneth Jessen, Sarah Holdt (Editor), Will Citta (Editor)

This book includes nearly 1,000 abandoned sites in Eastern Colorado covering 26 counties from the Colorado foothills eastward. It is a history of ghosts towns on a sea of grass - from stage stations, military forts, once-thriving towns along the cattle trails to agricultural communities. It is a tale of homsesteaders hoping to create a better life for their family. Contemporary photographs document the abandoned buildings and empty fields were people once got their mail, purchased their groceries and sent their children to school. Maps provide a handy reference to selected sites. An extensive bibliography and detailed index make using this book easy.

624 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Pj · Rating 5 out of 5]

When you think of 'ghost towns' you think of all the picture perfect mountain mining towns, but this book highlighted the Eastern Plains of Colorado completely. I used the book for a big loop day trip well worth the read!