Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Cornish

Ghost town in Weld County, Colorado · Eastern Plains district

Founded
1910
Peak Population
~75
Elevation
4,800 ft
Primary Industry
railroad
County
Weld
Coordinates
40.5240, -104.4130
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History

Named after a civil engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. Development started with Miller Mercantile Co. in 1913. Cowboys built rodeo grounds and a horse racing track. During the 1930s Dust Bowl, wind storms exposed Native American artifacts at ancient campsites thousands of years old. In 1934, residents assembled one of the largest collections of Early Man artifacts and organized the first 'Stone Age Fair,' held annually until 1940 when it moved to Loveland, where it still continues each September.

Visiting Cornish

What remains: Ghost town / near-ghost. Cornish Grade School historical marker remains.

Access: Intersection of County Highway 74 and WCR 74, northeast of Greeley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cornish?

Cornish is located in Weld County, Colorado, in the Eastern Plains area at an elevation of 4,800 ft, coordinates 40.5240, -104.4130.

Can you visit Cornish today?

Intersection of County Highway 74 and WCR 74, northeast of Greeley.

What remains at Cornish?

Ghost town / near-ghost. Cornish Grade School historical marker remains.

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