GARFIELD
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GARFIELD |
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NAME: Garfield COUNTY: Chaffee ROADS: 2WD GRID: - CLIMATE: Snow in Winter, cool Summer. BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime |
COMMENTS:
Near Monarch, some current buildings.
REMAINS: A few old buildings amongst a few new ones. |
| Garfield had its beginning in 1879 and was at the junction of 2 wagon roads. Its first name was Junction City. At one time the population exceeded 500. A great fire burned the town in 1883 but the town was rebuilt and renamed in honor of President Garfield. Snow and avalanches plagued the town and it dwindled. Today, there are a few buildings right along the highway. Submitted by: Ghosttowns.com |
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