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Georgetown Loop Railroad
Photo: William Henry Jackson, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

Georgetown Loop Railroad

On the National Register since 197056 years
Listed 1970Georgetown
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About Georgetown Loop Railroad

Georgetown Loop Railroad, at Runs between Georgetown and Silver Plume, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 18, 1970. It was among the first 4 of Georgetown’s 9 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its industry, engineering and transportation, at the state level. The listing covers 365 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isRailway line in the 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 · 35 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 5 minutes

Runs between Georgetown and Silver Plume, Georgetown · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Georgetown Loop RailroadStart here
  2. 2Ore Processing Mill and DamBuilding · next door
  3. 3Lebanon and Everett Mine TunnelsStructure · next door
Around it

7 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BToll HouseGothic Revival · Built 18700.6 miBSilver Plume DepotBuilding0.7 miBHamill HouseGothic Revival0.8 miBMcClellan HouseBuilding0.9 miBGrace Episcopal ChurchBuilding0.9 miBAlpine Hose Company No. 2Built 18780.9 mi★Georgetown-Silver Plume Historic DistrictDistrict1 mi

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Questions about Georgetown Loop Railroad

Is Georgetown Loop Railroad on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 18, 1970 (Register number 70000909).

Is Georgetown Loop Railroad a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Georgetown-Silver Plume Historic District, 1 mile away.

Can you visit Georgetown Loop Railroad?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Georgetown Loop Railroad?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 35 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 84125706 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.