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Smuggler Mine
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National Register of Historic Places

Smuggler Mine

On the National Register since 198739 years
Listed 1987Aspen
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About Smuggler Mine

Smuggler Mine, at Smuggler Mountain, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 1987. The Register lists it for its industry and engineering, at the state level. It was listed as part of Aspen MRA. The listing covers 9.9 acres.

What it isMine in Colorado, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 102 MB · National Archives↗
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Smuggler Mountain, Aspen · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Smuggler Mine

Is Smuggler Mine on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 18, 1987 (Register number 87000194).

Is Smuggler Mine a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Smuggler Mine?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Smuggler Mine?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 102 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84127459 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.