
McKenzie Well
Also known as Boulder Oil Field's McKenzie Well; McKenzie#1-21; McKenzie#1
About McKenzie Well
McKenzie Well, at Near Independence Rd. and CO 119, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 26, 2005. The Register lists it for its industry, at the local level.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 60 MB · National Archives↗Finding McKenzie Well
Near Independence Rd. and CO 119, Boulder















No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of McKenzie Well
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about McKenzie Well
Is McKenzie Well on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 26, 2005 (Register number 04001553).
Is McKenzie Well a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Boulder County Courthouse, 2.6 miles away.
Can you visit McKenzie Well?
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 McKenzie Well?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 60 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 84128516 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.