Rough and Ready

Historical marker location:

5777 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado

( Marker can be reached from South Prince Street south of West Alamo Avenue, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2003

The Colorado Mineral Belt, which stretches from the San Juan Mountains in the south to Boulder in the north, is a rich source of gold, silver, copper, lead, and other minerals. The area was first mined by Native Americans, and later by Spanish explorers and prospectors during the Gold Rush. Today, the mining industry is still an important part of Colorado's economy.