"Franktown, Colorado" Franktown by AgentJX

Franktown Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 20 photos

A little bit of gold

Like so many towns in Colorado, Franktown got its start due to a little bit of gold that was panned out of the sandy bottom of Cherry Creek in 1858. The actual town was named after James Frank Gardner who staked a claim on land and built up a homestead. Since that humble beginning Franktown has been a town located at crossroads. Today, Franktown sits at the intersection of State Highway 83 and 86. However, in the past the location of Franktown on the edge of Castlewood Canyon was a stopover for wagon trails heading toward Denver, or out across the eastern plains. Franktown was also a stop on the Pony Express Route. Now a days Franktown is a small town , that feeds into the Denver work population. Most the people living in the area are horse people or those who want to be near a big city but still enjoy open space. Outside of Castlewood Canyon State Park, there are not a ton of reasons to visit Franktown, but I felt since it was my hometown I should have some sort of page built for it. If you are heading from Denver to Colorado Springs or vice versa and have some time on your hands consider taking Highway 83 rather than I-25, and stop by Castlewood Canyon or pick up a bit to eat at a great Mexican resturant.
Dates and Names from: James C. Bull, “A Short History of Frankstown, Colorado."

Pros and Cons

Pros:Castlewood Canyon State Park
Cons:Not much else
In a nutshell:Great place to spend an afternoon away from Denver.

Last visit to Franktown: Dec 2002
Intro Updated Oct 27, 2004
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Castlewood Canyon State Park - Franktown

Castlewood Canyon State Park Things to Do (1)

Castlewood Canyon State Park is a great place to get away from Denver, or Colorado Springs and go on a peaceful hike.... more travel advice

Easy to reach Transportation (1)

Franktown is located at the intersection of Highway 86 and 83, 45 minutes to an hour south of Denver. It is great place... more travel advice

Franktown Historical Museum Off The Beaten Path (1)

Despite house small Franktown is, it does have its own historical museum, where one can learn all about the frontier... more travel advice

Great Mexican food Restaurants (1)

Medina's is a great family run small town resturant. The local population keeps this place in business, but if you are... more travel advice

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Seabiscuit Jul 17, 2003 at 8:43 AM

Rode my bike to Franktown many years ago (ouch!). Castlewood is fantastic! Jeff-
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Rhondaj Jan 14, 2003 at 5:58 PM

nice winter pics, but the colorado sunset on homepage is awesome!
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Lilasel Jan 13, 2003 at 11:58 AM

Very informative and cognitive page about your lovely home town! Love your Canyon pictures!