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Vicksburg Ghost Town
Broadway Street in Vicksburg.

Vicksburg, CO Ghost Town – by Granite

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Vicksburg is a well-preserved ghost town tucked away in Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado. The canyon lies between Leadville and Buena Vista on Highway 24.

There are actually four ghost towns on the county road near Vicksburg. In addition to Vicksburg, Winfield is another ghost town with plenty to see. Rockdale and Beaver City are two smaller towns with not much left.

History

Vicksburg Ghost Town
More Vicksburg.

A few prospectors entered the canyon in 1861. In 1879 the area became flooded with miners as more silver was discovered. Gold and lead were also found. Vick Keller, whom the village is named for, operated a general store.

By 1880, there were some 40 buildings, including a blacksmith, a schoolhouse, a cobbler shop, two hotels, a boarding house, two saloons, an assay office, two billiard halls, and a delivery stable. A stagecoach made a daily trip from Granite to Vicksburg and beyond.

At its peak, Vicksburg had between 600-700 people. To this day, the cabins have been continually occupied ever since their creation. In 1971 the historical society was created to protect and preserve the area.

Getting There

Vicksburg CO Wagon
An old wagon.

Take Highway 24 north from Buena Vista or south from Leadville until you reach County Road 390/Clear Creek Reservoir. Take CR 390 back past the lake.

It’s about 9 miles to Vicksburg and 12 miles to Winfield, another ghost town, where the 2WD portion of the road ends.

Read our feature on the 4 ghost towns of Clear Creek Canyon.

Vicksburg CO Museum
Vicksburg Museum sign.
Vicksburg CO Air Compressor
An air compressor from the Rockdale Mine.
Vicksburg CO Wagon
An old wagon.
Vicksburg CO Cabin
Backyard of a cabin.
Vicksburg Ghost Town Shed
A shed.
Vicksburg CO Ghost Town
Another cabin.
Vicksburg CO Aluminum Cans
Some old aluminum cans scattered around.
Vicksburg CO Shed
Another shed.
Vicksburg CO Ghost Town
Main street.
Vicksburg CO Cabin
An old home.
Vicksburg CO Broadway Street
U.S. flag on the main street.
Vicksburg Ghost Town Cabins
Between cabins.
Vicksburg CO
Backyard.
Vicksburg Ghost Town
More Vicksburg.

Details

Address: County Road 390,Granite, CO 81211

Nearby Towns:

  • Buena Vista
  • Leadville

County: Chaffee County

Season: Spring to Fall

Roads: 2WD

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