About Golden State Heritage Site
At its peak in the 19th century, the mining town of Golden housed about 100 residents and served as a center for workers in surrounding remote areas. Established around 1890 from an 1850s mining camp, it was notable for its absence of saloons in the town center, the presence of two active churches, and a large orchard planted by its founding families.
Today, visitors can explore the remaining structures perched above the valley where miners once worked. Four buildings survive: a church, a former residence, a shed, and a building that once housed a post office and store. The entire site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.