TURRET

Turret was named for nearby Turret Mountain.  It came into existience in 1897, when a small strike happened in the area.  The mines that came to be, were the Vivandiere and the Gold Bug.  By 1898, Turret had a post office and many other stores and residences.  By 1902, the population was 500.  But most of the mines had played out with 10 years of their discovery.  The nearby Independence Mine was worked on and off until 1916.       Many good buildings still stand today at Turret.  The post office is still standing.  The is a city hall building, a brothel, a saloon, Robinson's General Store and many other buildings.

Old Cabin at Turret  Courtesy of Dolores Steele

DIRECTIONS      From Salida, head northwest on Highway 291.  Turn north on Road 175 (Spiral Drive).  Take Road 175 for about 7 miles to a junction with Road 185.  Take a left onto Road 185.  Follow he road for 4 miles to Turret.  The last two miles are a little rough.

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Old House at Turret  Courtesy of Dolores Steele