We as Coloradans are lucky… Not only do we live in a beautiful state with abundant jobs and amazing opportunities, we also live in a safer state (in terms of crime, severe weather, etc.). Sadly, this hasn’t always been the case, as demonstrated by this now-Colorado ghost town that was considered to be one of the most dangerous places in the country during the mid-1980s:
Around the time of Colorado’s conception, mining was king and brought in new families from all over in search of a steady and profitable occupation, leading to the founding of several new towns like Gilman.
Founded in 1886 during the state’s Silver Boom, Gilman proved to be a successful area in terms of mining, turning out a whopping 10 million tons of silver, gold, copper, zinc, and lead during its operation.
