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Lake City, Colorado
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Capitol City was developed in 1877 by George S. Lee, who platted a large townsite and built a brick "governor's mansion" in the hope the town would become Colorado's capital. His smelter was sold at a sheriff's sale in 1882, a gold revival came around 1900, and the post office closed in 1920. Only a few structures remain, among them a restored log post office, and much of the land is now private summer homes.
Drive up Henson Creek on the Alpine Loop in summer; the townsite mixes ruins with private property, so stay on the road.
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