Creede
There Is No Night
State: Colorado
County: Mineral County
Founded: 1890
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 10,000
Creede boomed overnight in 1890 and poet Cy Warman wrote 'It's day all day in the daytime, and there is no night in Creede.' Bob Ford (Jesse James' killer) was murdered here. The Creede Repertory Theatre now operates in the old opera house.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: Half day
Quick Facts
- Bob Ford murdered here
- 10,000 at peak
- Creede Repertory Theatre
Location
Address: Creede, CO
Coordinates: 37.85, -106.9167