Railroads in Jefferson County

The history of railroading in Jefferson County is a long tale, with the beginnings of the railroad being with the

Colorado Central Railroad, in the 1870’s. The railroad continued to serve the Jefferson County area, up until about the 1950’s.

All in all, railroads have been a main contributing power in Jefferson County, which allowed it to grow to its full potential.

· Colorado Central Railroad

· Colorado and Southern Railroad

· Denver and Middle Park Railroad

· Denver, Northwestern and Pacific Railroad

· Denver and Rio Grande Railroad

· Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad

· Denver Pacific Railroad

· Denver, Utah and Pacific Railroad

· Union Pacific, Denver and Gulf Railroad