Founded in 1872 by George Howard, the town still has some occupants. Along with all the usual businesses, Howardsville also had a brewery. When La Plata county was created from Conejos County, for a time, Howardsville was the county seat. Eventually, the seat was moved to Silverton. Like the other towns of the Alpine Loop such as Eureka and Animas Forks, the rails were pulled and the town abandoned.

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The shot of the tram station as it appeared in the summer of 2007.
Camera Used: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD EX-Z40
Exposure Time: 1/160    Aperture: f/4.4    ISO: Unavailable
Date Taken: 2007:07:17 15:31:51

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The Howardsville jail in 2007. It was restored after this shot was taken.
Camera Used: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD EX-Z40
Exposure Time: 1/200    Aperture: f/3.5    ISO: Unavailable
Date Taken: 2007:07:17 15:32:18

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An original building of Howardsville.
Camera Used: Canon Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
Exposure Time: 1/125    Aperture: f/9.0    ISO: 100
Date Taken: 2010:06:05 12:36:03

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The Howardsville jail in 2010. Planks have been used to close gaps, and additional support exists inside.
Camera Used: Canon Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
Exposure Time: 1/125    Aperture: f/8.0    ISO: 100
Date Taken: 2010:06:05 12:36:28

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Another era cabin.
Camera Used: Canon Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
Exposure Time: 1/200    Aperture: f/7.1    ISO: 100
Date Taken: 2010:06:05 12:38:03

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