Home Advertise Search National Business Directory Genealogy Helps Self Storage Black Hawk Colorado - A self storage directory, like Self Storage Finders, can help you locate a storage unit to fit your needs.

Find World Info		Today's Mortgage Rates

---

Look for Great Deals and Coupons **** Footsteps of history **** Community Mottos & Nicknames **** Choose a new Community in Colorado **** Choose a new State **** Washington D.C. Our Nation's Capital **** **** **** **** **** **** ****	Welcome to Key to the City's page for Black Hawk Gilpin County, Colorado Zip Code The Colorado state capital is Denver. What would you like to know about Black Hawk Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Black Hawk Government Black Hawk Chamber of Commerce. Black Hawk Libraries. Black Hawk Schools. Zip Codes 80403, 80422 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Black Hawk is approximately 140 (2000). The approximate number of families is 147 (1990). The amount of land area in Black Hawk is 3.757 sq. kilometers. The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers. The distance from Black Hawk to Washington DC is 1616 miles. The distance to the Colorado state capital is 20 miles. (as the crow flies) Black Hawk is positioned 39.80 degrees north of the equator and 105.49 degrees west of the prime meridian. Black Hawk elevation is 8,042 feet above sea level. Black Hawk miscellany. Return to Index Location Black Hawk location: about 20 miles west of Denver. Nearby communities include: Central City, Rollinsville, Dumont and Pinecliffe Return to Index Climate & Weather The weather in Black Hawk is seasonal. Some say there the weather in the area has 13 days of summer with three days of spring before and three days of fall afterward. The rest is winter! This may be a little stretch of the actual weather, but many years, the first snow comes in September and comes as late as June. The location of this area near the Continental Divide brings about strong winter winds. Snowdrifts may grow huge due to the winds and may not melt at all until Spring. The cold, strong winds coupled with the low temperatures causes a wind chill which freezes exposed skin quickly. Those living and traveling in the area should dress accordingly. Return to Index History & History Related Items Black Hawk history: The Central City and Black Hawk area billed itself as the "richest square mile on earth" during the heyday of mining prior to the turn of the century. Although there is still "gold in them thar hills," the global mining economy is such that very little mining and milling occurs today although it is a legal use by right in many places. There is also a new "gold rush" going on in this area. Limited Stakes Casino gaming began in Black Hawk and Central City in 1991 and has brought new life to the area with tourists. Here is a history page for Black Hawk. Once known as "The City of Mills," Black Hawk, one of Colorado's oldest cities, began after a Georgia prospector, John H. Gregory, discovered gold here in 1959. In only a few months, thousands flocked into "Gregory's Gulch" seeking their fortunes. Only a few found their fortunes while the rest moved on to other areas or returned to their homes. The area was first known as Mountain City when tents were the only homes visible. Once the gold fever slackened and the actual mining of the ore began, the area grew more stable. Nearby was Nevada or Bald Mountain as it was also known. Below was Central City and further on, Black Hawk Pointe. Some say the name was from a "stamp" mill brought from Illinois and named for the famous Indian Chief. The town continued to grow through the late 1800's, with a peak population of over 2,000 residents. From the early 1900's, the population began to decline, dropping to just 200 in 1925. Return to Index Attractions Black Hawk attractions: Black Hawk, Colorado information Poker, Black Jack, Restaurants, Lodging, Casinos, Entertainment and much more! Black Hawk, Colorado Ghost Town Site Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Colorado To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk. Search Key to the City Custom Search OR Search All the Web Custom Search	Hughes Net Black Hawk, CO
	Internet Marketing Storage Black Hawk Colorado Auto Glass La Jolla We Repair appliances. All models.Refrigerator, washer/dryer, oven,stove,dishwasher. Always open. HughesNet Black Hawk, CO