Leadville

geographical name

Lead·​ville ˈled-ˌvil How to pronounce Leadville (audio)
city in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado population 2602

Note: Founded circa 1860 as a camp for gold miners, Leadville became one of the principal centers of 19th century American mining.

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“Leadville.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Leadville. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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