Anyone who has visited Breckenridge knows it’s a town steeped in history. Long before it became an official town, miners, traders, mountain men and the Ute Native American tribe all made use of the land. Today, people from all over visit Breckenridge to ski, shop, eat and explore while locals make the historic town their home. However, the historic roots of Breckenridge are not lost on those who come here. The town is full of landmarks with names that reflect moments in history. From ski runs, streets, creeks and reservoirs to the name Breckenridge itself, the town pays homage to its past through myriad place names.