Capitol City, Colorado
Remains of the City
Capitol City is a ghost town in Hinsdale County, Colorado, on the Alpine Loop National Scenic Back Country Byway.
Capitol City was founded in 1877 and once had a population of 400. Its founders wanted it to become the capital of Colorado. The post office, some outbuildings, and brick kilns remain.
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External links
- "Capitol City (historical)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
Coordinates: 38°00′26″N 107°28′00″W / 38.00722°N 107.46667°W
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