Silverton
State: Colorado
County: San Juan County
Founded: 1874
Peak Population: 2,000+
Silverton is the 'Mining Town That Wouldn't Quit'—sole municipality in San Juan County (highest mean elevation in US). The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (1882) is now a National Historic Landmark and major tourist draw. The Sunnyside Mine was one of Colorado's longest-running operations.
Quick Facts
- San Juan County has highest mean elevation of any US county
- Only incorporated municipality in San Juan County
- The narrow gauge railroad is a National Historic Landmark
- Called 'The Mining Town That Wouldn't Quit'
Location
Address: Silverton, San Juan County, Colorado
Coordinates: 37.8117, -107.6644