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City of Black Hawk, Colorado
Restored historic buildings in downtown Black Hawk
Restored historic buildings in downtown Black Hawk
Nickname: The City of Mills
Location in Gilpin County and the State of Colorado
Location in Gilpin County and the State of Colorado
Coordinates: 39°48′11″N 105°29′32″W / 39.80306, -105.49222
Country Flag of the United States United States
State Flag of Colorado State of Colorado
County Gilpin County[1]
Incorporated June 12, 1886[2]
Government
 - Type Home Rule Municipality[1]
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Area
 - Total 1. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 5 sq mi (3. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 8 km²)
 - Land 1. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 5 sq mi (3. 8 km²)
 - Water 0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation [4] 8,537 ft (2,602 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 118
 - Density 78. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 7/sq mi (31. 1/km²)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP code 80403, 80422 (PO Box)[5]
Area code(s) 303
FIPS code 08-07025
GNIS feature ID 0204706
The least populous Colorado city
Website: City of Black Hawk
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The historic City of Black Hawk is a Home Rule Municipality located in Gilpin County, Colorado, United States. See also State of Colorado The 271 incorporated municipalities of the State of Colorado operate under one of five types of municipal governing Gilpin County is the second least extensive of the 64 counties of the State of Colorado of the United States. The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The city population was 118 at U.S. Census 2000, making Black Hawk the least populous city in Colorado. The tiny city is a historic mining settlement founded in 1859 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. Year 1859 ( MDCCCLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Pike's Peak Gold Rush (later known as the Colorado Gold Rush) was the boom in Gold prospecting and mining in the Pike's Peak Country of western It is located adjacent to Central City, another historic mining settlement in Gregory Gulch. Historic Central City is a Home Rule Municipality that is located in Gilpin County and Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States The two cities form the federally designated Central City/Black Hawk National Historic District. The Central City/Black Hawk Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District that covers Central City and Black Hawk. The area flourished during the mining boom of the late 19th century following the construction of mills and a railroad link to Golden. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The historic City of Golden is a Home Rule Municipality that is the County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The town declined during the 20th century, but has been revived in recent years after the 1991 establishment of casino gambling following a statewide initiative in 1990. The twentieth century of the Common Era began on Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. A casino is in the modern sense of the word a facility that houses and accommodates certain types of Gambling activities Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar)

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History

The Mining Boom

The town is located along the north fork of Clear Creek and Gregory Gulch. In May 1859 the discovery of gold in Gregory Gulch by its namesake, John H. Gold (ˈɡoʊld is a Chemical element with the symbol Au (from its Latin name aurum) and Atomic number 79 Gregory, brought thousands of prospectors and miners into the area, combing the hills for more gold veins. The Bobtail lode was discovered the following month. [6] Hardrock mining boomed for a few years, but then declined in the mid-1860s as the miners exhausted the shallow parts of the veins that contained free gold, and found that their amalgamation mills could not recover gold from the deeper sulfide ores. [7]

Nathaniel P. Hill built Colorado's first successful ore smelter in Blackhawk in 1868. Nathaniel Peter Hill ( February 18, 1832 - May 22, 1900) was a United States Senator from Colorado. Hill's smelter could recover gold from the sulfide ores, an achievement that saved hardrock mining in Blackhawk, Central City, and Idaho Springs from ruin. Historic Central City is a Home Rule Municipality that is located in Gilpin County and Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States The historic City of Idaho Springs is a Statutory City that is the most populous city in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States Other smelters were built nearby. Blackhawk's advantageous location on North Clear Creek made it the center of ore processing for the area, and it became known as the City of Mills. [8]

The Colorado Central Railroad extended its line to the town in 1872. The Colorado Central Railroad was a US Railroad company that operated in Colorado and southeastern Wyoming in the late 19th century [6] A restored depot and locomotive are on display on the east side of downtown. Black Hawk was also serviced by the two foot gauge Gilpin Tramway which climbed from Black Hawk to the mines above Central City. Many historic buildings in the town have been restored following the opening of the casinos in 1991. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar.

The Gambling Boom

The town has been in heated competition for gambling revenue with the nearby town of Central City since casinos opened in both towns in 1991. Historic Central City is a Home Rule Municipality that is located in Gilpin County and Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States A casino is in the modern sense of the word a facility that houses and accommodates certain types of Gambling activities Development of the area down Clear Creek from the historic Black Hawk townsite lining State Highway 119 has flourished. Gamblers from Denver pass the Blackhawk casinos before they arrive at Central City, and as a result Black Hawk has realized much more revenue from gambling than Central City. Historic Central City is a Home Rule Municipality that is located in Gilpin County and Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States In an attempt to close the competitive gap, Central City built the Central City Parkway from I-70 near Idaho Springs as an alternative route, leading guests first to Central City, and then to Black Hawk. Historic Central City is a Home Rule Municipality that is located in Gilpin County and Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States The Central City Parkway is a four-lane highway in Colorado, running from I-70 near Idaho Springs to the historic mining town and gambling area of In the US state of Colorado, Interstate 70 is an Interstate Highway traversing an east-west route across the center of the state The historic City of Idaho Springs is a Statutory City that is the most populous city in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States The Parkway opened November 19, 2004. The Central City Parkway is a four-lane highway in Colorado, running from I-70 near Idaho Springs to the historic mining town and gambling area of

Although the 1990 statewide referendum allowing casino gambling in Blackhawk was promoted as a way to promote historic preservation in Blackhawk, critics have charged that it has had the opposite effect, and that the historic appearance of Blackhawk has been sacrificed to allow construction of the large casinos. [1][2][3][4]

Geography

Black Hawk is located at 39°48′11″N, 105°29′32″W (39. 803149, -105. 492265)[9].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 5 square miles (3. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 8 km²), all of it land. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of

Demographics

Historic homes in the gulch above downtown Black Hawk
Historic homes in the gulch above downtown Black Hawk
Historical populations
Census Pop.  %±
1870 1,068
—
1880 1,540 44. 2%
1890 1,067 −30. 7%
1900 1,200 12. 5%
1910 668 −44. 3%
1920 253 −62. 1%
1930 253 0%
1940 289 14. 2%
1950 166 −42. 6%
1960 171 3%
1970 217 26. 9%
1980 232 6. 9%

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 118 people, 54 households, and 28 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 80. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9 people per square mile (31. 2/km²). There were 79 housing units at an average density of 54. 2/sq mi (20. 9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84. 75% White, 3. 39% African American, 0. 85% Native American, 5. 93% from other races, and 5. 08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10. 17% of the population.

There were 54 households out of which 18. 5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40. 7% were married couples living together, 5. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46. 3% were non-families. 33. 3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9. 3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 19 and the average family size was 2. 69.

In the city the population was spread out with 17. 8% under the age of 18, 5. 9% from 18 to 24, 33. 1% from 25 to 44, 34. 7% from 45 to 64, and 8. 5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 131. 4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 131. 0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,583, and the median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,985. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country

Attractions

Lace House, built 1860's, now a museum
Lace House, built 1860's, now a museum

People

Notable people born or residing in Black Hawk include:

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Active Colorado Municipalities (HTML). See also State of Colorado The 271 incorporated municipalities of the State of Colorado operate under one of five types of municipal governing The Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area is a United States Census Bureau defined Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA in the State of Colorado The Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area is a United States Census Bureau defined Combined Statistical Area (CSA located in the Denver region The Front Range Urban Corridor is an oblong region of urban population located along the eastern face of the Southern Rocky Mountains in the U Gilpin County is the second least extensive of the 64 counties of the State of Colorado of the United States. The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. HTML, an initialism of HyperText Markup Language, is the predominant Markup language for Web pages It provides a means to describe the structure State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs. The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. Retrieved on 2007-09-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle.
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