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Dumont | Exit 235
DUMONT
WESTBOUND ONLY EXIT • USE EXIT 234 FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS TO ACCESS ROADS AND BUSINESSES AT EXITS 233 & 235
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Animal Shelter ATV/Snowmobile Repair/ Rental Fire Department Philadelphia Mill Site Open Space Park
307 County Road 308, Dumont, CO 80436 303-567-4907 Mon-Fri: 12:30-4:30; Sat: 8-11:45 Dumont was founded in 1859 as Mill City, but changed its name in 1880 to honor Colonel John M. Dumont, a pioneer and influential mine owner. It was once an important stage coach stop known for ore stamping mills and smelting. Today, it is a quiet community with an active historical society and well-preserved schoolhouse. A snowmobile rental company and ski shop are at the exit. CHARLIE’S PLACE ANIMAL SHELTER
Historic Dumont Schoolhouse
Charlie’s Place, 500 W. Dumont Road, is a modern animal shelter serving Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties. It provides food and a safe environment for abandoned, homeless, stray, and impounded dogs and cats. Animals are available for adoption during operating hours. Call 303679-2477 or visit charliesplaceshelter.org for details. HISTORIC DUMONT SCHOOLHOUSE The one-room Dumont Schoolhouse, 150 W. Dumont Road halfway in between Exits 234 To Downieville Mill Creek Dumont and 235, was built in 1909 and is now listed Exit 235 on the National Registry of Historic Sites. It is owned and maintained by the Mill Creek Clear Creek EXIT 235 Valley Historical Society. The site also has a historic cabin that belonged to founders of Dumont Road Stanley RoadTo Idaho Springs Lawson. Visit mcvhs.org to learn more.
