Tbd Hwy 96, Westcliffe, CO 81252 listing details

OKeefe and Carolus Magnus Lodes-Welcome to the O'Keefe and Carolus Magnus Lodes, two mining claims that cross one another, totaling 17.53 acres of private property located in Custer County, Colorado. The land is a mix of Ponderosa Pine, Aspens, Pinon Pine and grassy meadows and is surrounded by BLM land. Electricity is near the land or you could choose to provide your own power by solar. This land is private yet near a state highway for good year round access, and is only 7 miles to the mountain town of Westcliffe. Town of Querida My Mistress"Edmund Bassick had traveled the world prospe...cting and sailing. After squandering several fortunes, he had ended up a dirt poor laborer for the Centennial Mining company. After being denied credit for a package of pins, he and his wife seemed most deserving of the great wealth soon to come. His mining claim developed into the famous Bassick Mine. As the Pocahontas Mine declined, the Bassicks production of gold and silver increased. People abandoned Rosita for Querida and Custer Countys rush continued. In 1879, the Bassicks sold the majority of mine stock to a group of New York investors. Their overly strict management practices lead to theft as ore was smuggled out by disgruntled employees and sold to local saloon keepers. The stolen ore was used to salt worthless mines that would be sold to gullible wealth seekers. A secret group called the Querida Protective Society was formed to facilitate the illegal fundraising and protect members from the domineering mining company. Charges were made against two Bassick officials in a threatening letter from the Protectives. The letter demanded the firing of the two men. The company responded with raises for each and the firing of the men who sent it. Tensions rose and a riot seemed eminent. Loyalties were split and those on the companys side promised to decorate the trees in the vicinity with the society members if they did not leave immediately. Most left quietly and the remainder were shipped out.Listed by Lisa Frank & Twila GerouxSee more of OKeefe & The Carolus Magnus at http://www.haydenoutdoors.com/properties/okeefe-the-carolus-magnus-lisa-frank-twila-geroux-55500 Brokered And Advertised By: Hayden Outdoors - Participants of Cabela's Trophy Properties Listing Agent: Hayden Outdoors Show more