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Berwind

A ghost town of unknown status in Las Animas County, Colorado.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Some places earn their silence — and Berwind is one of them. Berwind may refer to: Companies Berwind Corporation, an American corporation historically involved in the coal industry Law Berwind-White Coal Mining Co. v. Chicago & Erie R. Co.

Las Animas County holds 13 documented ghost towns, including Abeyta, Beshoar, Bowen — Berwind keeps them company on the map.

The story of Berwind

Colorado's high-country ghost towns sit at altitudes that would give a flatlander nosebleeds — silver camps killed by an 1893 vote in Washington.

Berwind may refer to: Companies Berwind Corporation, an American corporation historically involved in the coal industry Law Berwind-White Coal Mining Co. v. Chicago & Erie R. Co., a 1914 United States Supreme Court case People Charles Frederick Berwind (1846-1890), American businessman Edward Julius Berwind (1848–1936), American businessman, founder of the Berwind-White Coal Mining Company Julia Berwind (1865–1961), American socialite and social welfare activist Berwind P.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Berwind is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Berwind is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Berwind FAQs

Where is Berwind located?
Berwind is in Las Animas County, Colorado. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Berwind in?
Berwind sits in Las Animas County, Colorado. See our full guide to ghost towns in Las Animas County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Berwind?
Berwind may refer to: Companies Berwind Corporation, an American corporation historically involved in the coal industry Law Berwind-White Coal Mining Co. v. Chicago & Erie R. Co.
What remains at Berwind today?
The on-the-ground condition of Berwind is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Berwind?
Here's the honest truth: access to Berwind is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Berwind”), CC BY-SA.

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