Gold, Zinc and Lead but no Tellurium?

Gold was first discovered in 1858 but it wasn't until John Fallon's gold discovery in 1875 that the town of Telluride started to flourish. In 1878, the town was founded and named Columbia. The post office often confused the name of the town with Columbia, California and decided to change it to Telluride in 1887. The word Telluride was derived from the chemical element, tellurium. Tellurium is often found near gold deposits. Tellurium, however, was never actually found in the town of Telluride! There are many conflicting stories about how the town recieved its name. This is just one story! Regardless, the name of our town is perfect for such a breathtaking place, rich with golden history.