Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Buckingham

Ghost town in Weld County, Colorado · Eastern Plains district

Founded
1888
Peak Population
~100
Elevation
4,900 ft
Primary Industry
railroad
County
Weld
Coordinates
40.6214, -103.9777
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History

Named after C.D. Buckingham, a railroad superintendent, when the railroad arrived in 1888. The town was purchased from the railroad in 1910. At its peak it had a depot, hotel, school, garage, bank, grocery store, hardware store, and blacksmith shop. Most buildings were gone by the 1930s; prairie fires destroyed what remained. Post office operated from 1888 to 1966.

Visiting Buckingham

What remains: Ghost town. Schoolhouse on a rise and scattered foundations remain. Most structures destroyed by prairie fires.

Access: Highway 14 east of Briggsdale. Visible from the road.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Buckingham?

Buckingham is located in Weld County, Colorado, in the Eastern Plains area at an elevation of 4,900 ft, coordinates 40.6214, -103.9777.

Can you visit Buckingham today?

Highway 14 east of Briggsdale. Visible from the road.

What remains at Buckingham?

Ghost town. Schoolhouse on a rise and scattered foundations remain. Most structures destroyed by prairie fires.

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