Black Hawk in Gilpin County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Black Hawk History

Photographed by Leslie Eudy

1. Black Hawk History Marker

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Black Hawk History. . , Gilpin County, Colorado , , Black Hawk History , Discover the City’s Raucous and Civilized Past in Our Lively History Tour. , Amaze your friends, with fun facts to know and tell, as you discover the City’s raucous and civilized past via our lively history tour aboard Black Hawk Tramway. Narrative panels, chock-full of photos and historic quotes, bring back Black Hawk’s legend alive. With panels located throughout the town, at or near the Black Hawk Tramway bus stops, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in Black Hawk’s storied past. , Beginning in 1859 with the declaration, Gold!, the legend of Black Hawk has grown in both fact and fiction as generations of individuals have come to the City seeking opportunity and fortune. The legacy of Black Hawk, known as the “City of Mills,” awaits you. Explore the history, meet the people, relive the events and peruse the places. Learn the answers to the confounding questions posed here. , Black Hawk is still making history! , Quite possibly, with a gasp and a gulp in a gulch, Gold! was first discovered in Colorado. , By whom? , (Odds are it starts with a “G.”) , If you were to sashay into an assay office, what facts would you be trying to ascertain? And, if you weighed as much as a gold bullion bar, how much weight would you be throwing around? , You struck it rich and are living on Main Street. Under what circumstances, year after year, could you be washed out but not washed up in Black Hawk? , If you were milling around in Black Hawk, would levity or gravity serve you best? , Would you like crackers or chips with that? At what Black Hawk intersection could you once have rolled out the dough and next door, now roll in the dough? , The Lace House (1863) is without a doubt decorative, but is its architectural style: (a) Carpenter Gothic, (b) High Carpenter Victorian or (c) Carpenter Gingerbread? , For bits for a little excursion, what would the occasion be if you wanted to catch the railroad’s Tramway Nine? , These men certainly seen to be “properly attired” for: (a) the Fireman’s Ball Dance Troup, (b) the Fireman’s Flying Acrobatic Team or (c) The Fire and Hose Company Muster Team?

Gilpin County, Colorado

Black Hawk History
Discover the City’s Raucous and Civilized Past in Our Lively History Tour.

Amaze your friends—with fun facts to know and tell—as you discover the City’s raucous and civilized past via our lively history tour aboard Black Hawk Tramway. Narrative panels, chock-full of photos and historic quotes, bring back Black Hawk’s legend alive. With panels located throughout the town, at or near the Black Hawk Tramway bus stops, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in Black Hawk’s storied past.

Beginning in 1859 with the declaration, Gold!, the legend of Black Hawk has grown in both fact and fiction as generations of individuals have come to the City seeking opportunity and fortune. The legacy of Black Hawk, known as the “City of Mills,” awaits you. Explore the history—meet the people, relive the events and peruse the places. Learn the answers to the confounding questions posed here.

Black Hawk is still making history!

Quite possibly, with a gasp and a gulp in a gulch, Gold! was first discovered in Colorado.
By whom?
(Odds are it starts with a “G.”)

If you were to sashay

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into an assay office, what facts would you be trying to ascertain? And, if you weighed as much as a gold bullion bar, how much weight would you be throwing around?

You struck it rich and are living on Main Street. Under what circumstances, year after year, could you be washed out but not washed up in Black Hawk?

If you were milling around in Black Hawk, would levity or gravity serve you best?

Would you like crackers or chips with that? At what Black Hawk intersection could you once have rolled out the dough and next door, now roll in the dough?

The Lace House (1863) is without a doubt decorative, but is its architectural style: (a) Carpenter Gothic, (b) High Carpenter Victorian or (c) Carpenter Gingerbread?

For bits for a little excursion, what would the occasion be if you wanted to catch the railroad’s Tramway Nine?

These men certainly seen to be “properly attired” for: (a) the Fireman’s Ball Dance Troup, (b) the Fireman’s Flying Acrobatic Team or (c) The Fire and Hose Company Muster Team?

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 39° 48.102′ N,

Black Hawk History Marker is on the Right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leslie Eudy, October 24, 2025

2. Black Hawk History Marker is on the Right

105° 29.634′ W. Marker is in Black Hawk, Colorado, in Gilpin County. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the northeast corner of Gregory and Main Streets. When heading north on Highway 119, take a left on Black Hawk Street, which becomes Gregory Street. Marker is on the left. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Black Hawk CO 80422, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Colorado High Rockies. It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bird’s-eye view of Black Hawk (here, next to this marker); Fick’s Carriage Shop (a few steps from this marker); Gilpin Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Hawk History - Floods (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Train Trestle (about 300 feet away); Black Hawk History - Business (about 500 feet away); Black Hawk History - Main Street (about 600 feet

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away); Welcome to Black Hawk (East side) (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Black Hawk.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2025, by Leslie Eudy of Golden, Colorado. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2025, by Leslie Eudy of Golden, Colorado. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.