Sunset, Colorado

Sunset, Colorado 1901
Sunset, Colorado 1901

Sunset History

Sunset had a post office from 1883 to 1921.

Sunset was an important junction on the railroad that serviced Boulder County mining towns. It was also a minor mining town with several gold mines nearby.

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Placer mines at Cripple Creek, Colorado ca. 1892

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