Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Ludlow

Ghost town in Las Animas County, Colorado · Trinidad Coalfield district

Founded
1913
Peak Population
~1,200
Elevation
6,200 ft
Primary Industry
coal
County
Las Animas
Coordinates
37.3433, -104.5831
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History

Site of the infamous Ludlow Massacre on April 20, 1914, when Colorado National Guard troops and company guards attacked a tent colony of striking coal miners and their families. 21 people were killed, including 11 children. A pivotal event in American labor history. A granite monument and memorial park mark the site.

Visiting Ludlow

What remains: Memorial site. The Ludlow Tent Colony Site is a National Historic Landmark.

Access: Off I-25, exit 27. Well-signed. Easy access.

Photos

A man inspects an underground shelter at the UMW camp for coal miners on strike against CF&I in Forbes, Las Animas County, Colorado, in which wome
A man inspects an underground shelter at the UMW camp for coal miners on strike against CF&I in Forbes, La — Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain)
Colorado National Guard troops arrive in the strike district during the Ludlow strike
Colorado National Guard troops arrive in the strike district during the Ludlow strike — Survey Associates, Inc. (Public domain)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ludlow?

Ludlow is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, in the Trinidad Coalfield area at an elevation of 6,200 ft, coordinates 37.3433, -104.5831.

Can you visit Ludlow today?

Off I-25, exit 27. Well-signed. Easy access.

What remains at Ludlow?

Memorial site. The Ludlow Tent Colony Site is a National Historic Landmark.

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