Dearfield
Black Colony
State: Colorado
County: Weld County
Founded: 1910
Abandoned: 1940s
Peak Population: 700
Dearfield was an African American agricultural colony founded by O.T. Jackson in 1910. The community thrived until the Dust Bowl destroyed it.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- African American colony
- O.T. Jackson founded it
- Dust Bowl killed it
Location
Address: Near Wiggins, Colorado
Coordinates: 40.15, -104.1667