Dexter Cabin, Leadville

Name: Dexter Cabin
Address: Leadville, United States

#6 among attractions in Leadville

Museum, History museum

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Dexter Cabin was the Leadville, Colorado home and hunting lodge of James V. Dexter, a mining investor and businessman. Although it is a cabin, the interior has been described as "surprisingly plush," "elegantly finished," and "incredibly ornate.". ()

Built: 1879 (145 years ago)Coordinates: 39°15'7"N, 106°17'17"W

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Leadville United States

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Dexter Cabin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Temple Israel, Historic Tabor Opera House, Mineral Belt National Recreation Trail.

~1710 ftW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Leadville
9 min walk • The National Mining Hall of Fame is a museum located in Leadville, Colorado, United States, dedicated to commemorating the work of miners and people who work with natural resources. The museum also participates in efforts to inform the public about the mining industry.
0.5 miSW
History museum, Historical place, Museum
Temple Israel, Leadville
13 min walk • Temple Israel was erected at 201 West 4th Street in Leadville, Colorado, during the summer of 1884 in less than two months. The Temple Israel building is a rare example of a frontier synagogue.
0.4 miSW
39°14'48"N • 106°17'28"W
Historic Tabor Opera House, Leadville
10 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.8 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Mineral Belt National Recreation Trail, Leadville
22 min walk • The Mineral Belt National Recreation Trail is an 11.6 mile all-season biking/walking trail that loops around Leadville, Colorado and through its historic mining district. The trail's setting is quintessentially Colorado Rocky Mountain landscape.
~110 ftN
Museum, History museum
Healy House Museum, Leadville
1 min walk • Healy House Museum was the Leadville, Colorado home built in 1878 by mining engineer and city father August R. Meyer for his bride, Emma. It was purchased in 1888 by Daniel Healy, who operated a boarding house with his cousin Nellie Healy. An immigrant from Ireland, Healy served Leadville as a mail carrier and later assistant postmaster.
~1760 ftW
39°15'12"N • 106°17'38"W
Lake County Public Library, Leadville
9 min walk • Library
~650 ftSE
39°15'4"N • 106°17'10"W
Matchless Mine Memories, Leadville
4 min walk • Mine

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Which popular attractions are close to Dexter Cabin?

Nearby attractions include Healy House Museum, Leadville (1 min walk), Matchless Mine Memories, Leadville (4 min walk), National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Leadville (9 min walk), Lake County Public Library, Leadville (9 min walk).

Dexter Cabin, Leadville

Facts and practical information

Leadville plan & book

Dexter Cabin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Leadville

Temple Israel, Leadville

Historic Tabor Opera House, Leadville

Mineral Belt National Recreation Trail, Leadville

Healy House Museum, Leadville

Lake County Public Library, Leadville

Matchless Mine Memories, Leadville

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dexter Cabin?