Resources
Resources we trust
The Guy Hill Schoolhouse is transported on the back of a flatbed truck down Golden Gate Canyon Road in June 1975. The schoolhouse was being moved to downtown Golden to the original Mitchell Elementary School property, its first relocation. It’s now located inside Golden History Park.
We offer the following links (in no particular order) to help you find the right local, county and state resources for your own needs. We use these same websites for our own research, and we know there’s always something new to discover.
Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection – compendium of Colorado newspapers
Golden Cemetery – details about a beautifully maintained cemetery nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills
Jefferson County Place Names Database – contact the Jefferson County Archivist for specific inquiries
Jeffco Stories – collection of oral histories, transcripts, and photographs of Jefferson County, Colorado
Foothills Genealogical Society of Colorado – a group that works to locate, preserve, and index public and private genealogical records
Jeffco Historical Commission – a volunteer group that promotes the preservation and use of historical resources and historic sites
Denver Public Library Western History Resources – dedicated to sharing resources and services about the Rocky Mountain West
Golden Landmarks Association – dedicated to preserving Golden’s history and historic places
Jefferson County Archives – collects and preserves historically valuable Jefferson County records
Evergreen Mountain Area Historical Society – protects, preserves and promotes the history of Jefferson County
Colorado Encyclopedia – the leading online reference about the Centennial State, containing over 700 main entries
Denver Mountain Parks Foundation – a partnership with Denver Parks and Recreation to steward a unique park system
Colorado School of Mines Arthur Lakes Library – fostering a rich and responsive information environment that empowers learning, discovery, critical thinking, and knowledge creation
Bureau of Land Management (BLM), General Land Office (GLO) Records – access to more than five million federal land title records issued between 1788 and the present
GLO Land Grants in Jefferson County, Colorado – explanation of maps showing the U.S. Government Land Office (GLO) granted lands that were acquired by from Native American nations including the Utes, Cheyenne, and Arapaho.
Jefferson County GLO Land Grant map detail – may be used to be used to find patents and land transfers