Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Dyersville

Ghost town in Lake County, Colorado · Leadville district

Founded
1879
Peak Population
~200
Elevation
10,200 ft
Primary Industry
silver
County
Lake
Coordinates
39.4205, -105.9839
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History

Named after Father John Dyer, the famous 'snowshoe itinerant' Methodist minister who preached to miners across the high country and carried mail over Mosquito Pass.

Visiting Dyersville

What remains: Few cabin ruins remain.

Access: Mining roads south of Leadville.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dyersville?

Dyersville is located in Lake County, Colorado, in the Leadville area at an elevation of 10,200 ft, coordinates 39.4205, -105.9839.

Can you visit Dyersville today?

Mining roads south of Leadville.

What remains at Dyersville?

Few cabin ruins remain.

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