Gold and Silver Bring the Boom to ... - Leadville, Colorado
Houses developed, creating a need to name the developing town. Horace Tabor, who ran the post office, held the honor. In 1887, he chose Leadville, based on the lead ore found in the sand. By 1879, the silver boom was in full swing, and by 1880, Leadville was home to nearly 30,000 people. Many new hotels, restaurants, saloons, and brothels ...