Histories & Biographies
You can find an index here for some of the histories, letters, newspaper articles, and biographies that we have in our collection concerning early residents, families, and stories about Highlandlake's early days. Coming Soon
Law and Order
From its earliest days, Highlandlake had a Justice of the Peace. Since crime was rare, Frederick P. Waite rarely had the need to hold a court. However, it seems that when he did, it was usually about water rights, or unpaid bills. Coming Soon
Businesses
By 1905 Highlandlake had several businesses to be proud of. The oldest store in the community was Ritchie's Grocery founded in 1897. M. S. Adams opened in 1902 on the north shore of the lake. Coming Soon
School Days
The Highlandlake School was first opened in the fall of 1877. That first fall they met in their teacher's home. By the spring of 1878, a proper school house was erected. Read more here. . .
Recreation
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. This is true in any community, and Highlandlake was no exception. Coming Soon
Ephemera and Photos
Hidden deep in our archives is a growing collection of artifacts, ephemera, and other interesting items. Coming Soon!
Agriculture
Agriculture was the original reason that Highlandlake came to
be. When L. C. Mead first homesteaded this area, his original plan was to raise
sheep. There is no evidence that he ever did this, but instead decided to grow
wheat instead. The first year he planted 80 acres of wheat, and within a few
years had brought the Highland Ditch down from near Lyons, enlarged the lake and
built a dike on the south shore of the lake. Coming Soon
Public/Private Records
This sections contains links to obituaries, marriage records, real estate, and similar records. Click Here
Post Office
1883 was a busy year for Highlandlake. The little village was growing and the services of a post office were not only desired, but necessary for the flourishing little community. On November 11, 1883, the first post office was opened with William Henry Oviatt appointed as Postmaster, and Highlandlake finally had a place of its own on the map. Coming soon.
Biographies
Reading about the early settlers to our region, helps us to understand who they were, what they were like, and how they contributed to the Highlandlake Community. Coming Soon
News Articles
Highlandlake had its own column in the area newspapers, including those in Longmont, Berthoud, Platteville, and later Mead. Local gossip was the main fare, giving us glimpses into the daily lives of Highlandlake citizens and the surrounding areas. Coming Soon.
Congregational Church of Highlandlake
The Historic Highlandlake Church building is owned and operated by Historic Highlandlake, Inc. a 501 (c)3 Colorado non-profit, historical society Since 1917, it has served as a community center and event venue. For our building's history, click here. For information on booking our building for your event, click here.
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