Three existing log buildings within the Meeker Historic District were constructed as part of the Camp on White River, and several of its existing residences were built by the town’s original settlers beginning in the mid-to-late 1880s. These buildings represent the earliest development of Meeker and of northwestern Colorado. Meeker developed into an important government and agricultural service center, as well as an early tourist destination, attracting hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts including President Teddy Roosevelt. Constructed of primarily of brick and stone, the commercial buildings within the district reflect the progression of the town’s economic growth from the late nineteenth century to the late 1960s.