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The charming City of Cripple Creek is located in Teller County, Colorado. It is a historic City, the county seat and is also known as a Statutory City. The City sits 44 miles southwest of Colorado Springs. Laying in the Colorado Rockies, at the base of majestic Pikes Peak, the Cripple Creek real estate offers extraordinary views everywhere you look.
Cripple Creek real estate offers several lovely homes in a wide range of styles, such as single-family, multi-family, town-homes, condominiums, lots and land, commercial and investment properties. Home prices range from upper $80,000 to $2 million. The average home price is $249,000.
~The History of Cripple Creek~
Cripple Creek sits at an elevation of 9,494 feet. It was once considered an unimportant area. Several prospectors would avoid the area after the Mount Pisgah hoax. But, in 1891, the last great Colorado gold rush began when rich ore was found in the area. Thousands came to the region seeking their fortune. Cripple Creek real estate had become well populated by the turn of the century.
Several of the areas miners joined the Western Federation of Miners, a miner's union, during the 1890s. In 1894, an important strike took place. It was one of the very few times that a state governor had to call the national guard to protect miners from the owners of the mines. This created the Colorado Labor Wars. The struggle took several lives.
Underground gold mining is all but exhausted in Cripple Creek, but what is known as open pit mining continues to operate in close-by Victor, Colorado. The area has been somewhat of a ghost town in its past. After the gold rush, most everyone moved away. But now, the population is steadily growing again. The area is more of a tourist and gambling town than a ghost town. Many historic buildings are now casinos. These gambling facilities have played an important role in bringing vitality and revenue back to the area.
~ Cripple Creek Education~
Cripple Creek has two schools in the area: Cresson Elementary School (PK-6) and Cripple Creek Junior/Senior High School (7-12). The schools provide quality public education and a safe, friendly learning environment to give each and every student the best possible education. They also work side by side with the parents and community to provide the necessary tools that will contribute in building responsible citizens for the future.
~Cripple Creek Recreation and Attractions~
Cripple Creek real estate offers so many recreational opportunities. The Narrow Gorge train ride travels from Cripple Creek to many small glory holes, goldmines and ghost towns. Tours are provided at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine. These tours are led by a gold miner and go into a real gold mine. Many mining towns from the Old West have reputations for being haunted and Cripple Creek is no exception. The town had a history of fires, floods, mining accidents and battles between labor unions and mine owners. Some say it's one of the most haunted towns in the US, but the residents of Cripple Creek real estate tell a different story; one of love, friendship and a close knit community.
The new Pikes Peak Heritage Center, opening in 2007, will offer state-of-the-art electronics and historical films shown in a new large theater that will tell the region's fascinating history. It will also have educational displays in an 11,000 square foot facility. Admission for the center is free.
Events such as the Pony Express Races and Chili Cook-offs are held throughout the year. Also, many concerts are held at a 1200 seat outdoor concert venue through the season.
Theater is very popular among the locals and an important part of the town's heritage. You will find year-round entertainment that includes an integral part of the Old West in a classic form of theater at the Butte Theater. The Butte Concert and Beer Hall has been around since 1896. The Ladies Vienna Orchestra once played at the hall. The Opera House took on many lives throughout its 100 years: Cripple Creek Fire Department, an auto garage, a dance academy and a skating rink. In 1999, it went through restoration and now provides a 1,350 square foot stage with 174 seats.
Museums occupying Cripple Creek real estate include the Old Homestead House Museum, Lowell Thomas Museum and Cripple Creek District Museum. Each museum offers a step back in time as you learn the history of the area.
Some of the outdoor activities to enjoy are wildlife watching, water sports, snow sports, horseback riding, hiking, camping, birding and auto tours.
As you walk the streets of town you will come across antique stores, gift shops and restaurants. The many shops offer crafts, arts, souvenirs and antiques. Anything you buy will be a remembrance of your time in Cripple Creek.
Visit the Cripple Creek Chamber of Commerce events calendar for local events. |
Cripple Creek Demographics:
Population: 1,115
Med Household Income: $39,261
Med Family Income: $41,685
Med Age: 39
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