If walls could talk, Robinson would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Helen Ring Robinson (1878–1923), was an American suffragist, writer, and political office holder. She was the first woman to serve as a state senator in the United States and the first in the Colorado State Senate.
Summit County holds 13 documented ghost towns, including Chihuahua, Decatur, Dyersville — Robinson keeps them company on the map.
The story of Robinson
Colorado's high-country ghost towns sit at altitudes that would give a flatlander nosebleeds — silver camps killed by an 1893 vote in Washington.
Helen Ring Robinson (1878–1923), was an American suffragist, writer, and political office holder. She was the first woman to serve as a state senator in the United States and the first in the Colorado State Senate. She was elected in 1912 and began her service in the 19th Colorado General Assembly, when she was sworn in on January 1, 1913. She was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame in 2014.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Robinson 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 Robinson 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.
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Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
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Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Helen Ring Robinson”), CC BY-SA.
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