Gold Hill
Colorado's oldest mining town
State: Colorado
County: Boulder County
Founded: 1859
Peak Population: 1,500
Gold Hill claims to be Colorado's oldest mining town—gold was discovered here in January 1859, weeks before the famous Gregory Gulch strike. At 1,500 residents, it had the state's first mining post office. Now ~230 residents live in this well-preserved semi-ghost town.
Quick Facts
- Claims to be Colorado's oldest mining town
- Discovery predated famous Gregory Gulch strike
- Had Colorado's first mining post office
- Gold Hill Inn is a popular destination restaurant
Location
Address: Gold Hill, Boulder County, Colorado
Coordinates: 40.0531, -105.4178