Hastings
Ghost town in Las Animas County, Colorado · Trinidad Coalfield district
Founded
1888
Peak Population
~800
Elevation
6,600 ft
Primary Industry
coal
County
Las Animas
Coordinates
37.2833, -104.6667
History
A coal mining camp that experienced a devastating mine explosion on April 27, 1917, killing 121 miners -- one of the worst mining disasters in Colorado history.
Visiting Hastings
What remains: Minimal remains.
Access: Near Ludlow on county roads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hastings?
Hastings is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, in the Trinidad Coalfield area at an elevation of 6,600 ft, coordinates 37.2833, -104.6667.
Can you visit Hastings today?
Near Ludlow on county roads.
What remains at Hastings?
Minimal remains.