National Register of Historic Places

Ashcroft, Colorado

Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado
Listed
May 11, 1975
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
75000533

About this property

Ashcroft is an extinct mining town located in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. The silver mining camp was founded as Castle Forks City in the spring of 1880. A post office named Ashcroft operated at the site from August 12, 1880, until August 5, 1881, when the name was changed to Chloride. The Chloride post office operated until January 3, 1882 when the name was changed back to Ashcroft. The renamed Ashcroft post office finally closed on November 30, 1912. On May 12, 1975, Ashcroft was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The townsite is located 10 miles (16 km) south of Aspen, Colorado, at an elevation of 9,521 feet (2,902 m). A few buildings remain standing as a testament to the town's past.

Location

Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado
39.05436, -106.79834

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When was Ashcroft, Colorado listed on the National Register?

Ashcroft, Colorado was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Ashcroft, Colorado?

Ashcroft, Colorado is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

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