Monday, August 4, 2025

Question: What Colorado ghost town was originally named Forest City?

Answer: St. Elmo, a historic mining town near Buena Vista, was originally named Forest City, but the U.S. Post Office rejected the name because it was taken by a Forest City in California. Today, St. Elmo is one of the best-preserved and most popular ghost towns, drawing in around 50,000 tourists annually.