History · Firesteel

Firesteel’s history is
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The public archives hold just one old photo of Firesteel. The rest are in attics, shoeboxes and the historical society. Help start the collection.

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Mining lignite, 1914 · Library of Congress

The story

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Firesteel was founded in May 1910 as the Firesteel Station. Settlers began traveling to the area after rumors of a new township founded over one section began to spread. However, no such township was actually reserved. A post office was founded in February 1911. Businesses began to spring up. The first lots went for sale on September 4, 1912, with the highest lot selling for $250.

Founding and settlement Mining and boom years Decline and today

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1914Mining ligniteLOC

1920–1999Nothing yet. Family albums go here.

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Firesteel, decade by decade

1910s1 item

LOCMining lignite1914

1920s–
1990s

Nothing in the archives for these yearsWeddings on Main Street, storms, parades, school pictures, the old store. If it’s in your family album, it belongs here.

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National Register of Historic Places

Nothing in Firesteel is on the National Register yet

That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Firesteel has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Aurora County Courthouse in Plankinton, 6.1 miles away.