This is the residence of Barney L. Ford, an escaped slave, who later became a prominent entrepreneur and black civil rights pioneer in Colorado. It is one of Colorado's most amazing success stories.

Directions: The Barney Ford House is located directly across Main Street from the Blue River Plaza to the East in Breckenridge. The address is 111 East Washington St. . Proceed up Washington Street East for one-half block and the entrance to Barney Ford House Museum will be on your right.