Frisco in Summit County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Spring House
Circa 1900
| | Town of Frisco | |
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2025
1. Spring House Marker
The Spring House served as a shelter for Frisco's main water supply during warm months. As the story goes, a family once found a fish in their bucket after fetching fresh water from the spring during the night. The building was originally located on Galena Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and was moved to the park in 2002.
Original Owner & Donor: Town of Frisco
Erected by Town of Frisco, Colorado.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 39° 34.498′ N, 106° 6.047′ W. Marker is in Frisco, Colorado, in Summit County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Main Street (Business Interstate 70) and 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker and subject building are located roughly at the center of Frisco Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 East Main Street, Frisco CO 80443, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Colorado High Rockies and on the Continental Divide. It is also in the American Mountain West.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wood's Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Frisco Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Prestrud/Staley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Niemoth Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Ute Tipi (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank & Annie Ruth House (within shouting distance of this marker); Trapper's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Log Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frisco.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Frisco Historic Park & Museum
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2025
2. Spring House
The marker is mounted on the left side of the entrance.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2025
3. Spring House Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 17, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
