National and State Register

Hayden Depot

Routt County

The Denver and Salt Lake Railroad’s arrival in Hayden in 1913 ended the community’s isolation from eastern Colorado population centers and economic markets.  The railroad constructed the sturdy two story brick depot in 1918 to serve growing freight and passenger traffic.  

A photo of the depot in black and white with two stories and hipped roof over pitched roof on the right side.

Hayden Depot (1992 photograph.)

Although freight shipments continue through Hayden, passenger service ended in 1968.  The depot now functions as a local museum.  Listed under Railroads in Colorado, 1858-1948 Multiple Property Submission.