The Happy Canyon Ranch was purchased by John and Joseph Schweiger in 1874. A ranch house and outbuildings were constructed on the property between 1894 and 1910. The ranch is an excellent example of early framing and ranching properties in Douglas County, and was used for over 100 years. Most of the original buildings (including the Ranch House and Barn) still exist on the property, along with remnants of an apple orchard. A portion of the Arapahoe Canal was located on the property with remnants still visible today.
This Historic Ranch is located on the east side of I-25, off the new Ridgegate Exit, along the newly built frontage road. It is currently under restoration funded by the State Historical Fund with Funds Provided by Limited-Stakes Gaming Tax Revenues.
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