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History

Woodland Park is a charming mountain community located in Teller County, Colorado, USA. Its history is intertwined with the development of the region and the growth of the mining and tourism industries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Early Settlement: The area that would later become Woodland Park was initially inhabited by Native American tribes, such as the Ute and Arapaho. In the mid-1800s, European-American settlers started to arrive in the region, primarily drawn by the prospect of mining opportunities.

Gold Rush: Like many parts of Colorado, the Pike's Peak Gold Rush of 1859 brought a surge of people seeking their fortunes in the goldfields. Prospectors and miners flocked to the area, setting up camps and settlements. Woodland Park, then known as "Five Points," became a vital rest stop for travelers journeying to the goldfields around Cripple Creek and Victor.