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