JEFFERSON

NAME: Jefferson
COUNTY: Park
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 2
CLIMATE: Dry cool very cold in winter
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
April-September
COMMENTS: From CO-470 and US-285, take US-285 south 51 miles
REMAINS: A Train depot, few older buildings, a ranch and mounds of dirt from the railroad

Jefferson came about in 1878 when the railroad built a wye in the tracks, water tower, a two story house, and stock pens, Jefferson had a population of 300 by 1881. Submitted by James Montoya


Jefferson
Courtesy James Montoya


Jefferson
Courtesy James Montoya


Jefferson
Courtesy James Montoya


Jefferson
Courtesy James Montoya


Jefferson
Courtesy James Montoya


Jefferson
Courtesy James Montoya


Jefferson
Courtesy James Montoya

 

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