Cokedale
Ghost town in Las Animas County, Colorado · Trinidad Coalfield district
Founded
1906
Peak Population
~1,500
Elevation
6,300 ft
Primary Industry
coal
County
Las Animas
Coordinates
37.1278, -104.6250
History
The best-preserved coal mining camp in Colorado. Nearly 350 coke ovens still stand in long rows. Company houses, the mine superintendent's house, and other structures survive. Listed as a National Historic District.
Visiting Cokedale
What remains: National Historic District. ~130 residents. Coke ovens and company houses remain.
Access: Highway 12 west of Trinidad. Easy access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cokedale?
Cokedale is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, in the Trinidad Coalfield area at an elevation of 6,300 ft, coordinates 37.1278, -104.6250.
Can you visit Cokedale today?
Highway 12 west of Trinidad. Easy access.
What remains at Cokedale?
National Historic District. ~130 residents. Coke ovens and company houses remain.