North Fork Historic District - Jefferson County, Colorado
Posted by: 
Outspoken1
N 39° 23.597 W 105° 16.661
13S E 476088 N 4360457
This NRHP District highlights the areas mining, then tourism industry. Since the district follows the South Platte River, I used coordinates of a central point.
Waymark Code: WMH6MC
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2013
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"The district encompasses several communities associated with the development of the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad’s route through Platte Canyon during the 1870s to serve the mining areas to the west. By the 1890s, rail tourism boosted the local economy, and the North Fork area became a popular summer resort noted for its spectacular scenery, excellent stream fishing, and quiet rural setting. Surviving buildings located along the former rail bed reflect a mix of log, wood frame, and masonry construction. In general, the district extends westward from South Platte to Pine." (from (
visit link) )
The above coordinates are of the J. W. Greene Mercantile Company, a location that is still in operation to this day and sits rather central in the district.