Tin Cup
Wildest in Colorado
State: Colorado
County: Gunnison County
Founded: 1879
Abandoned: 1918
Peak Population: 6,000
Tin Cup was called Colorado's wildest town - four town marshals were killed in one year. Originally named Virginia City, it was renamed for a miner's tin cup. About 50 people summer here. The cemetery has a 'Boot Hill' section.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer-early Fall
Difficulty: Moderate (dirt road)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- 4 marshals killed in one year
- Boot Hill cemetery
- 50 summer residents
Location
Address: Tin Cup, CO
Coordinates: 38.75, -106.4667