Spar City, Colorado

Spar City (also Fisher City) is an unincorporated community in Mineral County, Colorado, United States. It lies along an unpaved road southwest of the town of Creede, the county seat of Mineral County.[2] Its elevation is 9,465 feet (2,885 m).[1]

Spar City, Colorado
Unincorporated community
Spar City is located in Colorado
Spar City
Spar City
Spar City is located in the United States
Spar City
Spar City
Coordinates: 37°42′26″N 106°58′6″W
CountryUnited States
StateColorado
CountyMineral
Elevation
9,465 ft (2,885 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
GNIS feature ID204765[1]

History

Spar City was historically a mining town when the surrounding area was believed to hold much silver ore. It quickly became a ghost town before becoming a corporation. It is owned by 35 shareholders, each of whom are given access to a cabin. Owners are free to make improvements to their cabins, often through the caretaker.

Life

Most owners only come to Spar City over the summer, when they enjoy many activities such as hiking, fishing, and riding ATVs. This is because the summer is the only time the cabins are accessible.

References
  1. "Spar City, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 9, 2008.
  2. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '06. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2006, p. 40.


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