Historical Frisco, Summit County, ColoradoThe quaint town of Frisco has rich history and charm. |
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Historical FriscoThe history of Frisco goes back to the Ute Indians who first traveled the region many years back. The first white pioneers were trappers and hunted the area from 1810 to about 1840. In the 1870’s gold was on the mind of men, women and children. The town of Frisco was founded by Henry Recen and became the station for many miners. Frisco was known for its abundance of gold in the surrounding areas. Formerly known as Frisco City, the permanent population reached about 250 in 1882. The boom lasted until about 1918. The Depression stuck and the town of Frisco almost became abandoned. Remains of old building can be seen in Frisco’s Historical Park. Nineteenth century log cabins, including a chapel, private residences, and a jailhouse, have been restored and are on display right on Frisco Main Street. The current population is just about 2,800 full-time residents but brings about 3 million people to the area. Buildings in the Frisco Historic Park: · The Trapper's Cabin · The Niemoth Cabin · The Ruth House · The Staley House · The Historic Jail · Bill's Ranch House · The Log Chapel · The Wood's Cabin · The Bailey House · Schoolhouse Museum |
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