Sneffels, Colorado

Sneffels was a town in Ouray County, Colorado, United States named after Mount Sneffels.[1] It lay west of Camp Bird.

History

Mining era

Sneffels was founded in 1875 and named after the mountain it was built on.[1] The town peaked at 2000 people and grew largely between the mid-1880s until 1891.[1]

Modern day

Today there are scattered remnants and a few nearby residents.[1]

References

  1. "Sneffels, Colorado". Retrieved April 9, 2011.

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