Many of Minturnâs early residents were involved in mining, including Sophie Knight, who spent summers prospecting for gold near Holy Cross City. Meet Sophie and other pioneers at the Eagle County Historical Societyâs Minturn Cemetery Tour Saturday, Sept. 6. Tickets are $15 in advance ($20 on tour day) and may be purchased at www.eaglecountyhistoricalsociety.com or by calling 800-838-3006. Photo courtesy of ECHS and Eagle Valley Library District. Kathleen Heicher |
