Post by Doris McCraw
aka Angela Raines
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| Image (C) Doris McCraw |
This short post is about a short-lived 'town' by the name of Lulu City. Lulu City came into existence around 1879 after silver was found in the area. This was at the height of the silver boom in Colorado.
As with most mining boom towns, Lulu City grew quickly. At one point, it was said to have 40 'houses', a post office, a barber shop, general stores, and a hotel.
By 1881-1882, the weather and low-grade ore led to a loss of many of the miners. In 1884, the government closed the post office, and by 1885, the site was a ghost town.
How did the town get its name? Allegedly, it is named for the daughter of one of the primary backers of the company that built the town, Benjamin F. Burnett. He, along with his business partner, William Blake, were the backers of the Middle Park and Grand River Improvement Company.
Like all towns of the era, it had its fair share of violence. However, as such a short-lived town, there is little press about the incidents.
For those who might like to swew what remains of this 'town', you can hike there along an old wagon trail that was used during its heyday. The site is located on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Yes, this site plays a part in my upcoming National Park Bride book.
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