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Winfield Mining Camp

Buena Vista, Colorado • Chaffee County

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About This Property

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Winfield Mining Camp is a preserved ghost town in the Sawatch Range near Buena Vista, Colorado. It features a collection of historic mining structures, including cabins and a schoolhouse, offering a glimpse into late 19th and early 20th-century mining life.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
24
Listed Date
3/10/1980
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Industry
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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