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  • What is the Ghost Town Museum?
    • The Ghost Town Museum was established in 1954 to preserve the heritage of Colorado's Wild West.
  • What led to the establishment of ghost towns in Colorado?
    • In 1858, Pikes Peak experienced a gold rush, creating a demand for a railroad to transport gold from the western frontier.
  • How busy was the railroad during the gold rush?
    • At the height of the gold rush, trains were running to and from the fields six times a day.
  • Why were the mining towns abandoned?
    • Towns sprang up around the mine fields but were soon abandoned once the gold ran out.
  • How was the museum created?
    • Remnants from these towns were gathered and used to create a replica 'town' inside a large historic stone structure where the trains were maintained.
  • What activities can visitors enjoy?
    • Visitors can pan for gold, shop for gifts, and have a picnic on the premises.

400 S 21st St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904, Phone: 719-634-0696

Ghost Town Museum
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