Johnson Stage Station
Gunnison County
From 1884-1897, the Johnson Stage Station served stage freight traffic to and from the mining regions of Lake City and the Gunnison Gold Belt as part of a road network that funneled goods and machinery for distribution to regional mines and settlements. Ore and mill products flowed in reverse, to the railroad for shipment to smelters in Denver and Cañon City.
View of the Johnson Stage Station Area.
Johnson Stage Station was well-situated to serve freight traffic, with wagons stopping overnight to refresh driver and team. Beginning in 1890, following the death of Charlie Johnson and new ownership under Nathan Carr, the property also functioned as a ranch. The historic district includes examples of Pioneer Log construction and a small cemetery of Carr family members. In 1967 the property was sold and ranching ceased.