The ghost town of South Platte is located in Jefferson County, Colorado, just a short drive from Denver. Near the town of Deckers along the South Platte River, I’ve been here many times over the years. I used to take my son there to go fishing when he was young. The town was founded in 1887 by Charles Walbrecht, who built a hotel and a few other businesses. It served as a refuge for stagecoach riders and railroad travelers on the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad. The town quickly grew, and by 1900 it had a population of over 1,000 people. However, the town’s fortunes began to decline in the early 1900s, and by the 1920s it was largely abandoned.
Today, South Platte is a ghost town. The only buildings that remain are the hotel, a few other businesses, and a few abandoned homes. The hotel is now owned by Denver Water, and it is used as a storage facility. Today, the town is a popular spot for hiking, fishing, and camping.
The South Platte Hotel is the most notable building in the ghost town. It was built in 1887 by Charles Walbrecht, and it was once a popular destination for travelers. The hotel has a long and colorful history. In 1912, it was the site of a violent gunfight that left several people dead. The hotel closed its doors in the 1920s, and it has been abandoned ever since.
