Cripple Creek

Proper noun

Meaning

The name of at least four streams in the United States, in Colorado, New York, Tennessee and Virginia.

A statutory city in Colorado, United States, and the county seat of Teller County.

An unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia, United States.

A famous American folksong and bluegrass banjo staple tune.

Examples

After the Cripple Creek fire of 1896, Stratton paid for food and shelter for the thousands left homeless by the fire. Source: Internet

Although $500 million worth of gold ore was dug from Cripple Creek, Womack died penniless on 10 August 1909. Source: Internet

Cripple Creek features many events throughout the year like the Cripple Creek Ice Festival, Donkey Derby Days, the July 4 Celebration, and a Gold Camp Christmas. Source: Internet

By 1903, the allegiance of the state government had shifted and Governor James Peabody sent the Colorado National Guard into Cripple Creek with the goal of destroying union power in the gold camps. Source: Internet

He discovered the Independence Lode near Victor, Colorado on July 4, 1891, and became the Cripple Creek district's first millionaire in 1894. Source: Internet

At one point the population dropped to a few hundred, although Cripple Creek was never entirely deserted. Source: Internet

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