The primary responsibility of the Chamber is to promote the economy of Idaho Springs businesses and help develop a prosperous and dynamic business environment in our community and the surrounding area. This web site contains information on the history of the city of Idaho Springs, as well as areas devoted to Shopping, Dining, Lodging, Services, Activities, Organizations, and Government and City Offices. You can easily navigate to any area of this web site by selecting the area you'd like to visit from the menu bar to the left of this page. Located in Clear Creek County with county population at 9,172 in 1998. Expected county growth at 2015 will be 12,100.
Tourism is the main source of revenue.
Idaho Springs was started as a result of Colorado's first major gold discovery in 1859 by George Jackson, and was incorporated in 1885. The downtown area is listed in the National Historic District Registry. It is one of the best preserved towns in Colorado due to the fact that it has not lost its' buildings to a major fire like many other historic towns. This web site was designed to look best when viewed with a resolution of at least 800 by 600. All rights reserved.