Colorado Ghost Town Books/Maps
Masonville Colorado Town site - Ghost town
Masonville still has a sense of humor as you can see by some of the photos.
A gold rush, that never really materialized, is what caused Masonville to be founded in the early 1890's. Speculation was high but actual results were less than spectacular. The rumors were so strong that it is said a preacher in Greeley told his parishioners that he was leaving right after the services to go "hunt his honey" in Masonville. He also told the parishioners to leave on Monday so he would have a head start.
Photos courtesy of Mike Sinnwell August 2005
Rocky Mountain Profiles Colorado Ghost Towns and Colorado Photos – Niwot Colorado