Dearfield Ghost Town
In the early 1900s, hundreds of Black Americans found opportunity in this now-abandoned rural community.

📜 Former Black American farming community, established by entrepreneur Oliver Toussaint Jackson.
🔍 Significant historical site on the plains of Colorado.

Why Go

🏛️ Learn about Black American history and resilience
🚶‍♀️ Explore the remnants of a pioneering community
📍 Visit a site with a historical marker

Why Avoid

🏚️ Only a couple dilapidated buildings remain
🗺️ Remote location, 28 miles east of Greeley

🅿️ Parking

Free roadside parking available.

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