Sneffels, Colorado
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{{short description|Ghost town in Ouray County, Colorado, United States}}
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Sneffels was a town in Ouray County, Colorado, United States named after Mount Sneffels.{{cite web |title=Sneffels, Colorado |url=http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/sneffels.html |accessdate=April 9, 2011}}{{gnis|187256|Sneffels (historical)}}
History
=Mining era=
Sneffels was founded in 1875 and named after the mountain it was built on. The town peaked at 2000 people and grew largely between the mid-1880s until 1891.
The Revenue Mill at Sneffels processed ore from the Virginius and other mines nearby. The mill complex employed around 600 men at its peak.[https://westernmininghistory.com/2683/incredible-colorado-mining-scenes/ Revenue Mill at Sneffels, Colo] at Western Mining History
=Modern day=
See also
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External links
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- [http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/sneffels.html Sneffels Ghost Town Information and Photos]
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