Central City in Gilpin County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Washington Hall
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2009
1. Washington Hall Marker
The plaque on the left reads:
[Lions Club Seal]
1864 – 1964
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Chartering of
the City of Central
March 11, 1864
by the Territory of Colorado
Presented by the Central City Lions Club
1864 – 1964
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Chartering of
the City of Central
March 11, 1864
by the Territory of Colorado
Presented by the Central City Lions Club
Gregory Miners Court
First District Court in Colorado Territory
County Court House
1868 – 1900
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 39° 48.073′ N, 105° 30.785′ W. Marker is in Central City, Colorado, in Gilpin County. It is on Eureka Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 Eureka Street, Central City CO 80427, 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: The Rose Haydee Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ignatz Meyer Building (about 500 feet away); The AOUW Building (about 500 feet away); Central City Opera (about 600 feet away); Central City (about 700 feet away); Black Hawk History - Gold & Silver (approx. 0.7 miles
this page online
Regarding Washington Hall. “This is the oldest continuously used public building in the State of Colorado. It was built by Sheriff William Z. Cozens at the insistence of his wife, Mary York, who was tired of having “inmates” handcuffed to various pieces of furniture in their home. Mary, by the way, was the first white women to reside in Gilpin County. “Billy” as he was known used hand-hewn logs to first construct a jail (1862) and later a courtroom (1864). Gilpin County purchased the building from Cozens in 1868 for $10,000. In 1871 a Republican Convention was being held on the second floor. When the floor collapsed, sending 200 men crashing to the lower floor, the Democrats has a hey-day.” From The [Central City] Lawrence/Eureka Streets Tour” brochure.
Gilpin Hotel
Additional keywords. court house
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2009
2. Washington Hall Marker
The marker is between the two first floor windows.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 799 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
