Georgetown, Colorado

Georgetown is a town located in Clear Creek County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,088. It is the county seat of Clear Creek County{{GR|6}}. The town sits at an elevation of 8,530 ft, nestled in the mountains near the upper end of the valley of Clear Creek in the mountains west of Denver along Interstate 70. Although a small town today, the town was a historic center of the mining industry in Colorado during the late 19th century and at one time was the third largest community in the state, earning the nickname the "Silver Queen of Colorado". It has evolved into a lively historical summer tourist center today with many preserved structures from the heyday of the Colorado Silver Boom. The town stretches roughly north-south along Clear Creek, hemmed in by the mountains, with the historic downtown located at the southern (upper) end and modern development located at the northern (lower) end of town.

Related Topics:
Clear Creek County, Colorado - 2000 - County seat - Clear Creek - Denver - Interstate 70 - Mining - 19th century - Colorado Silver Boom

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