The circa 1898 Mercier House is significant as a residential example of the work of Archie Scherer, an early Westcliffe stonemason. 

Constructed in 1869, the cabin is associated with the early settlement of the Wet Mountain Valley.  The cabin is a rare surviving example of two-story log construction.

Designed and built in 1917 by its pastor John Reininga, the church houses one of the oldest Lutheran congregations in Colorado.

Constructed in 1900-01, the engine house served the Westcliffe terminus of the branch line from Texas Creek.  The engine house and the depression left by the removal of the turntable are all that remain of the Texas Creek branch of the D&RG railroad line.

The property is associated with the development of large cattle ranches in south- central Colorado during the late 19th century.

The circa 1880 building reflects a conscious effort by the community to create an infrastructure for the booming town of Silver Cliff, and it served for many years as a meeting place. 

This circa 1913 collection of buildings is an excellent example of an early 20th century high country homestead. 

The 1917 church is architecturally significant as a good, intact example of the Late Gothic Revival style as executed by a local craftsman.  It is the only identified example of this style in the county.

The 1909 dam is significant for its engineering as an intact example of a turn-of-the-century earthen dam built to aid in irrigating portions of southeastern Colorado.

This 1889 rural schoolhouse was built with sandstone quarried east of town.  It served as a school until 1920 when it became a Masonic Lodge. Listed under Rural School Buildings in Colorado Multiple Property Submission.