Vicksburg
Continental Divide
State: Colorado
County: Lake County
Founded: 1879
Abandoned: 1890s
Peak Population: 700+
Vicksburg was a silver mining town near Leadville at 10,000 feet elevation. When silver prices crashed in 1893, the town died quickly. Foundations and two restored cabins remain. Near the Continental Divide Trail.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- 10,000 feet
- 1893 silver crash
- Continental Divide Trail
Location
Address: Vicksburg, CO
Coordinates: 39.1833, -106.3833