EXPLORE | Leadville, Colorado | American Explorer

LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more upcoming content! Today we explore the history, geography, and present day of Leadville, Colorado. Leadville is located at an elevation of 10,152 feet (3,094 m). A former silver mining town that lies among the headwaters of the Arkansas River in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the Leadville Historic District contains many historic structures and sites in its dynamic mining era. In the late 19th century, Leadville was the second most populous city in Colorado, after Denver. Leadville is notable for having many 14,000 foot peaks viewable from town. Thanks for watching!