Independence
Ville fantôme · États-Unis
- Abandonné
- inconnu
- Fondé
- —
- Population
- —
- Coordonnées
- 39.106, -106.605
Pourquoi abandonné
⛏️ Ruée vers l’or
Détecté automatiquement d’après le texte : It was the first settlement established in the Roaring Fork Valley, after gold was struck in the vicinity on Independence Day, July 4, 1879, hence its name.
Histoire
Independence is an extinct town located in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. It is located at an elevation of 10,913 feet (3,326 m) 2.2 miles (3.6 km) directly west of Independence Pass. It was the first settlement established in the Roaring Fork Valley, after gold was struck in the vicinity on Independence Day, July 4, 1879, hence its name. It has also been known historically as Mammoth City, Mount Hope, and Hunter's Pass.
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