Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Colorado School Of Mines

Photographed By Richard Gardner, May 8, 2023

1. Colorado School Of Mines Marker

Inscription. On this site stood the first building of the Colorado School Of Mines built in 1866 as part of Jarvis Hall through the efforts of Bishop George Randall and the Episcopal Church. The building was destroyed by a windstorm, August 12, 1869. Rebuilt 1870. The School Of Mines became a Territorial institution through deeding of property and by legislative act of Feb. 9, 1874. The school was maintained here until 1879, when it was moved to its present location in Golden.

Erected 1949.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is August 12, 1869.

Location. 39° 44.592′ N, 105° 12.414′ W. Marker is in Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson County. Marker is not accessible by the general public. It is inside the fenced perimeter of the Lookout Mountain Youth Services center, a high security prison for male juveniles. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2901 Ford Street, Golden CO 80401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Triceratops Tracks (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bird Track (approx. 0.7 miles away); Palm Fronds (approx. 0.7 miles away); Triceratops Trail (approx. ¾ mile away); 1211 Washington Avenue

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Territorial Capital of Colorado (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Astor House (approx. 1.2 miles away); 1115 Washington Avenue (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Golden.

Regarding Colorado School Of Mines. Marker commemorates the Territorial School of Mines, first location and campus of Colorado School of Mines. Marker language somewhat in error. Campus, established in 1869 by Bishop George Maxwell Randall, was the Colorado University Schools campus of the Episcopal Church. It contained three collegiate institutions: Jarvis Hall (liberal arts, military and grammar school), Matthews Hall (Episcopal divinity school), and Territorial School of Mines (today Colorado School of Mines). Building destroyed by windstorm and rebuilt was Jarvis Hall. Mines building built next to it to west in 1871, school first opened 1873, became Territorial institution 1874, departed campus 1879. Mines building became nucleus of present prison facility, later its hospital, and destroyed by fire 1893. Foundational remains of all three colleges may still remain on site.

Photographed By Richard Gardner, May 8, 2023

2. Colorado School Of Mines Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2024, by Richard Gardner of Golden, Colorado. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2024, by Richard Gardner of Golden, Colorado. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.