Question: In what town was the largest nugget of gold ever discovered in Colorado?

Answer: Breckenridge. The largest gold nugget ever discovered in Colorado, nicknamed “Tom’s Baby,” was found near Breckenridge in July 1887. Weighing 13.5 pounds, this crystalline gold nugget remains the biggest ever unearthed in the state.

The discovery was made by prospectors Tom Groves and Harry Lytton. According to local lore, Groves swaddled the nugget in a blanket and carried it into town, showing it off like a baby, which earned it its endearing nickname.