Near Jefferson in Park County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Tarryall Diggings
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 5, 2020
1. Tarryall Diggings Marker
property of the State of Colorado
Extending up the creek to the mountains were the
Tarryall Diggings
Discovered in July, 1859.
Towns of Hamilton and Tarryall
(2 miles west) thrived in 1860s.
A newspaper and numerous business
houses flourished. The towns have
long since disappeared. Large trees
now grow in the sluice tailings on
the bluff ½ mile west. The diggings
have produced $2,000,000 in gold.
Erected 1933 by The State Historical Society of Colorado; The Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation; and Foster Cline.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1859.
Location. 39° 19.971′ N, 105° 52.035′ W. Marker is near Jefferson, Colorado, in Park County. It is on U.S. 285 0.9 miles south of Packer Lane (County Road 34), on the right when traveling south. Marker is at entrance to Cline Ranch State Wildlife Area, a 1,650-acre hunting and fishing area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33238 U.S Highway 285, Jefferson CO 80456, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ralph Carr Memorial Highway (approx. 7.8 miles away); South Park (approx. 7.8 miles away); The Sheldon Jackson Memorial Chapel (approx. 10.3 miles away); Fairplay (approx. 10.4 miles away); Caring for a Great Place (approx. 10.4 miles away); Fairplay Walking Tour (approx. 10.4 miles away); South Park City Museum (approx. 10.4 miles away); Hoosier Pass (approx. 10½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 5, 2020
2. Tarryall Diggings Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 5, 2020
3. Cline Ranch house
This historic structure, built in 1928 by prominent Denver attorney Foster Cline Sr., is in disrepair, is considered threatened and is a high priority for preservation.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
