Gillett
Ghost town in Teller County, Colorado · Cripple Creek district
Founded
1894
Peak Population
~1,000
Elevation
9,938 ft
Primary Industry
railroad
County
Teller
Coordinates
38.7819, -105.1228
History
Platted 1894 during the Cripple Creek mining boom, named for railroad man W.K. Gillett. The Midland Terminal Railway reached town July 4, 1894. Grew to 1,000 residents serving the gold district. Abandoned by the 1940s when a flash flood wiped out remaining structures.
Visiting Gillett
What remains: Stone walls of St. Dimas Church (1897) are the primary visible remnant.
Access: Near Cripple Creek along CO-67. Passenger car OK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gillett?
Gillett is located in Teller County, Colorado, in the Cripple Creek area at an elevation of 9,938 ft, coordinates 38.7819, -105.1228.
Can you visit Gillett today?
Near Cripple Creek along CO-67. Passenger car OK.
What remains at Gillett?
Stone walls of St. Dimas Church (1897) are the primary visible remnant.