Capitol City (historical) is a populated place feature (populated place) in Hinsdale County. The primary coordinates for Capitol City (historical) places it within the CO 81235 ZIP Code delivery area.
Feature Name: | Capitol City (historical) |
Category: | Colorado physical, cultural and historic features |
Feature Type: | Populated Place |
Class: | Populated Place |
Description: | Ghost Town 9 mi W of Lake City up Hensen Creek on Hensens Gulch. |
History: | Founded in the 1870s. George Lee built prospective governor's mansion there and changed the name to Capitol City. Town became deserted when price of silver dropped. |
County: | Hinsdale County |
Latitude: | 38.0072181 |
Longitude: | -107.4667248 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Capitol City (historical): Capitol City (historical).
NOTE: This map shows the HISTORICAL LOCATION of a feature that is no longer visible!
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