Serene
Ghost town in Weld County, Colorado · Eastern Plains district
History
A coal mining company town operated by Rocky Mountain Fuel Company at the Columbine Mine. On November 21, 1927, during a statewide coal miners' strike, approximately 500 striking miners demonstrated at the mine. The Colorado State Ranger Unit opened fire, killing six miners in what became known as the Columbine Mine Massacre. The town was described as 'dingy,' surrounded by barbed wire and illuminated by a giant searchlight. Post office operated from 1923 to 1942.
Visiting Serene
What remains: Ghost town. Nothing remains of the company town. Site of the Columbine Mine.
Access: Near Erie, off Highway 52. The mine site is on private land.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Serene?
Serene is located in Weld County, Colorado, in the Eastern Plains area at an elevation of 5,800 ft, coordinates 40.0242, -105.0259.
Can you visit Serene today?
Near Erie, off Highway 52. The mine site is on private land.
What remains at Serene?
Ghost town. Nothing remains of the company town. Site of the Columbine Mine.