Added: Dec 2, 2008
From: zamonkey
Duration: 6:4
HistoryAt the age of 15, Jim Bishop assumed ownership (under the little-known law of laches) of a 2.5-acre (10,000 m2) plot of land outside of Pueblo, Colorado. He has been battling local and state government over ownership ever since. The land was heavily forested, and Jim and friends often used it for camping.Construction on the castle did not begin until 1971, when Bishop began construction on a large cistern, which he decided to surround with rocks. Several neighbors noted that the impressive structure looked something like a castle. Bishop took this to heart and soon began building his fortress.Construction on the castle continues today with the addition of a ballroom, a dragon shaped furnace, a chapel, and several complete fireplaces.LocationThe Castle is located in south central Colorado on State Highway 165 approximately 13 miles (21 km) southeast of the junction of SH 96 and SH 165.
Channel: Travel
Tags: bishop castle colorado dragon furnace jim mountains paul rocky ron site tourism
Rating: 4.00 (2 ratings) Views: 231 Comments: 2
adrohyru Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - too bad WTF!? that's Awesome RON PAUL= PURE WIN
ch3dder Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - Shocking that the crazy castle builder in colorado supports Ron Paul. That's to bad...