Castle Rock was founded in 1874 when the eastern Douglas County border was redrawn to its present location. Castle Rock was chosen as the county seat because of its central location. One of the first homesteaders in the area near today's Castle Rock was Jeremiah Gould. He owned about 160 acres (0.65 km 2) to the south of "the (Castle) Rock". At ...

One of the original homesteaders, Jeremiah Gould, owned 160 acres south of "The Rock." At that time, the community consisted of just a few shacks for prospectors, quarry workers and other hired hands. In 1874, Gould donated 120 acres to "be known as Castle Rock."

Discover the rich history of Castle Rock, Colorado, a town founded in 1874 that has transformed from a humble mining settlement into a vibrant community.

Founded in 1874, the Town of Castle Rock possesses a unique architectural identity that contributes to its appearance. Early events and industries influenced the homes and buildings constructed here. Settlement in the area began in the 1860s and …

Before white settlers arrived in 1874, Native Americans of the Arapahoe and Cheyenne tribes appreciated the Castle Rock, Colorado area for a location shielded from the winter storms of the mountains and the extreme heat of the eastern plains.

Castle Rock has spread to encompass 34 square miles within the last five years, but residents have little fear that it will lose its small-town charm, because it is grounded in ranching values. “Castle Rock was just a truck stop,” said Arlene Weimer, a …

The Castle Rock Historical Society was formed in 1991 by a group of concerned citizens. The group wanted to highlight the wonderful history of Castle Rock and work to preserve the historic buildings which form the heart of downtown Castle Rock.

Castle Rock is in the background, and the town of Castle Rock in the foreground. Members of John C. Fremont’s 2nd U.S. Survey Expedition 1843, with Kit Carson as their guide, spied a flat rock on top of a butte that became known to the starving explorers as “Poundcake Rock.”

Through a series of permanent and changing exhibits, the museum highlights Castle Rock’s history, culture, and people. Past and present exhibits include: Rhyolite —This permanent exhibit features fascinating information about the rock used to build the depot, quarried in Castle Rock from 1872 to 1906.

“The Castle Rock Museum is housed in a structure which by any account is its prime artifact. The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad had just been built between Denver and Old Colorado City (Colorado Springs) in 1871.