Creede
State: Colorado
County: Mineral County
Founded: 1890
Peak Population: 10,000-15,000
Creede was Colorado's last silver boomtown (1890s), producing 84 million ounces. Bob Ford—the man who shot Jesse James—ran a saloon here before being shot himself in 1892. Many surrounding camps like Jimtown and Stringtown are now ghost towns. Creede survives as an arts community.
Quick Facts
- Colorado's last great silver boomtown
- Bob Ford—who shot Jesse James—was killed here in 1892
- Produced 84 million ounces of silver
- Now an arts community with professional repertory theatre
Location
Address: Creede, Mineral County, Colorado
Coordinates: 37.8492, -106.9264