Conifer

by John Steinle

Overview

Gold! The lure of the precious metal brought 1860s prospectors along the toll roads that met to form the nucleus of today's Conifer. That era also brought Confederate guerrillas who buried a fortune in treasure and new settlers who were greeted by the Ute, Arapaho, and Cheyenne people. Successful ranches grew, worked by families whose descendants still remain in the area and harvest the land's bounty. In later years, the area's natural beauty inspired the creation of both the Denver Mountain Parks and Jefferson County Open Space parks systems, as well as the magnificent Staunton State Park. That same beauty led to housing developments with amazing views south to Pike's Peak and north to Mount Evans. Today, Conifer offers a glimpse of the past with its Yellow Barn and Little White Schoolhouse, as well as exciting new attractions such as the Venue and Stage Door Theaters, the annual Elevation Celebration and Christmas parade, and vibrant retail centers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467103008
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	05/27/2019
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,044,599
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

John Steinle is the former history education supervisor for the Jefferson County Open Space parks system. His career spanned nearly 40 years and included acting as director at several Ohio museums. This book was written through a partnership with Conifer Historical Society and Museum, and the group's members contributed many of the featured photographs.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 The Land and First People 9

2 The Junction 21

3 Aspen Park 43

4 Pleasant Park 57

5 Turkey Creek 71

6 Shaffer's Crossing and Staunton State Park 83

7 The 285 Corridor 95

8 Foxton Road and Reynolds Park 107

9 Pillars of the Community 115

Bibliography 126

Index 127