Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Stoneham

Ghost town in Weld County, Colorado · Eastern Plains district

Founded
1888
Peak Population
~200
Elevation
4,800 ft
Primary Industry
railroad
County
Weld
Coordinates
40.6047, -103.6656
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History

In 1887 the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad built a line from Holdrege to Cheyenne through this area. Platted in 1889 with streets named for rocks: Granite, Marble, Flint, Agate, Boulder, and Slate. The 1890s drought caused severe decline and the post office closed from 1892 to 1907. Burlington Northern abandoned and removed tracks in 1983, severing the town's last rail access. The land was originally Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Lakota Sioux territory where bison grazed on buffalo grass.

Visiting Stoneham

What remains: Near-ghost town. Unincorporated community. ZIP code population ~157 (2020).

Access: Highway 14 in far northeastern Weld County. Paved access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stoneham?

Stoneham is located in Weld County, Colorado, in the Eastern Plains area at an elevation of 4,800 ft, coordinates 40.6047, -103.6656.

Can you visit Stoneham today?

Highway 14 in far northeastern Weld County. Paved access.

What remains at Stoneham?

Near-ghost town. Unincorporated community. ZIP code population ~157 (2020).

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