Historic Properties
William Converse Ranch is located on Hidden Mesa Open Space in Castle Rock. It is one of 37 historic Douglas County properties. Learn more about each of these properties and what makes them unique to Douglas County.
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.
The shared history of Colorado and Douglas County gives local communities a deep connection to their surroundings and a sense of place. As early as the late 1850s, Euro-American settlement began in the county. Many towns and homesteads developed as word spread about the discovery of gold, and the vast richness of the County’s natural resources. Railroads, farms, dairies, sawmills, mines, resorts and other industries helped to build portions of the County that are still evident today.
For questions or information related to Douglas County’s history, historic properties, landmarks and the virtual museum, please contact Brittany Cassell, Historic Preservation Board Administrator or Lauren Pulver at 303-660-7460.
William Converse Ranch is located on Hidden Mesa Open Space in Castle Rock. It is one of 37 historic Douglas County properties. Learn more about each of these properties and what makes them unique to Douglas County.
The Douglas County Landmarks Program was created to preserve the cultural heritage of our county and history of Colorado. These sites create a sense of local identity and provide real-life educational experiences for all ages.
Douglas County's Virtual History Museum identifies a variety of items linked to our rich heritage and historic past.
Celebrate Douglas County’s pivotal role in Colorado history by taking a self-guided driving tour throughout the county. Some highlights include:
The Douglas County Historic Resource Map shows where some of the historic and cultural resources are in Douglas County, and they include settlements, railroads, railroad grades, cemeteries, gravesites, stage lines, stage stops, school trails, etc.