Balfour - Colorado Ghost Town

BALFOUR

NAME: Balfour
COUNTY: Park
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 2
CLIMATE: Very Dry- Very Muddy
BEST TIME TO VISIT: April-September

COMMENTS: From Hartsel, Colorado go south on CO-9 For 8.7 miles, Take a right on Thrush Ln. go 0.3 miles then take a left on Cahokia Rd. go 0.3 miles then take a left on Kinglet Dr. then go 0.5 miles
REMAINS: A few cabins, cellars, wood foundations, and a lean-to

Balfour was a town you could say, was a "flash in the pan" meaning, it only had a boom of five years. The town was founded in 1893 but the area was prospected from 1866. This area was also known for Cattlemen and Sheepmen disagreements. Balfour also had a population of 800 at one time and now has a few private homes. Balfour had 110 log and wood buildings including 200 houses, a forth class post office, saw mill, three hotels, a Newspaper (the Balfour News), and a few stores. Two stages stopped there daily. Submitted by James Montoya	Balfour Courtesy James Montoya Balfour Courtesy James Montoya Balfour Courtesy James Montoya Balfour Courtesy James Montoya Balfour Courtesy James Montoya Balfour Courtesy James Montoya Balfour Courtesy James Montoya Balfour Courtesy James Montoya

Balfour was a town you could say, was a "flash in the pan" meaning, it only had a boom of five years. The town was founded in 1893 but the area was prospected from 1866. This area was also known for Cattlemen and Sheepmen disagreements. Balfour also had a population of 800 at one time and now has a few private homes. Balfour had 110 log and wood buildings including 200 houses, a forth class post office, saw mill, three hotels, a Newspaper (the Balfour News), and a few stores. Two stages stopped there daily. Submitted by James Montoya

Balfour
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