Starkville
Ghost town in Las Animas County, Colorado · Trinidad Coalfield district
Founded
1883
Peak Population
~2,000
Elevation
6,150 ft
Primary Industry
coal
County
Las Animas
Coordinates
37.1169, -104.5233
History
A coal mining town owned by the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company (CF&I). Starkville was the site of a mine explosion in 1910 that killed 56 miners. It was a company town where workers were paid in scrip redeemable only at the company store.
Visiting Starkville
What remains: Semi-ghost. Small community remains.
Access: Off I-25 south of Trinidad. Easy access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Starkville?
Starkville is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, in the Trinidad Coalfield area at an elevation of 6,150 ft, coordinates 37.1169, -104.5233.
Can you visit Starkville today?
Off I-25 south of Trinidad. Easy access.
What remains at Starkville?
Semi-ghost. Small community remains.