Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Silver Cliff

Ghost town in Custer County, Colorado · Wet Mountains district

Founded
1878
Peak Population
~5,087
Elevation
7,980 ft
Primary Industry
silver
County
Custer
Coordinates
38.0836, -105.4433

History

Once the third-largest city in Colorado with over 5,000 residents. The town is famous for mysterious blue-white lights that appear in the cemetery, reported since the 1880s and featured in National Geographic. Edison himself reportedly visited to investigate.

Visiting Silver Cliff

What remains: Semi-ghost. ~600 residents. Famous for the 'Silver Cliff Cemetery Lights.'

Access: On Highway 96 near Westcliffe. Easy access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Silver Cliff?

Silver Cliff is located in Custer County, Colorado, in the Wet Mountains area at an elevation of 7,980 ft, coordinates 38.0836, -105.4433.

Can you visit Silver Cliff today?

On Highway 96 near Westcliffe. Easy access.

What remains at Silver Cliff?

Semi-ghost. ~600 residents. Famous for the 'Silver Cliff Cemetery Lights.'

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