Minturn Colorado
Minturn burst to life during Eagle County's mining boom in the late
1800's, and was an essential railroad division point. Located just
around the corner from Vail and on the Rockies Scenic Byway, Minturn is
an old and friendly town, with old time values. Families still play in
their yards and shop on a traditional main
street. A new town center, fire station and other development stand
amid historic homes with character and modern amenities. This small
town, that intends to stay small, offers the best of every season.
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Unlike their neighbors at Vail and Beaver Creek, Minturn's oldest
families settled at the confluence of Gore Creek and the Eagle River in
the late 1800s. Some created homesteads and farmed the land, while
others mined silver in the mountains high above town.
With the arrival of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad in 1887, Minturn
quickly developed into a booming crossroads for transportation and
industry. By the turn of the century, a growing population of mining
and railroad workers and their families raised the demands for business
and services in town. In response, Minturn was incorporated on November
15, 1904.
Minturn has adapted to several major changes in the local economy,
including the development of Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts, the
closing of the Gilman mine, and the abandonment of rail lines through
Minturn. Despite this transformation from the Old West to the new,
Minturn maintains its distinctive character, architecture and quality
of life. Today, it retains its reputation as one of the friendliest
towns in the Rocky Mountains.
41FOther pages you might find helpful:
Radio Free Minturn
Radio Free Minturn is a community run radio station which apeases the area's music, news, and cultural interests.
Town of Minturn History
A complete history of Minturn, provided by the town government.
Town of Minturn Things to Do
A list of great things to do in the Town of Minturn, Colorado.
Town of Minturn, Colorado
Official site for the Town of Minturn, Colorado.
