Orchard City includes some of the finest land in the county and with the addition of pure mountain water under pressure for domestic use, no more desirable place for a rural residence can be found in the state.

— printed July 11, 1913 in the Delta County Independent

History of Eckert

Residents in Surface Creek valley were getting sick from drinking ditch water and (in order to raise enough money to build a water pipeline) three communities (Austin, Cory, and Eckert) agreed to consolidate — Orchard City was incorporated in 1912. Although, it's more common for people to refer to the specific communities.

Eckert Presbyterian Church

The Eckert Presbyterian Church is located at 13025 Highway 65 in Eckert, Colorado.

Completed in 1921,

the church was built by architect Lawrence B. Valk of Los Angeles. Valk designed the structure in a Bungalow/Craftsman and Rustic style that was popular in the early twentieth century.

It was added to the National Register in 2006.

Odd Fellows Lodge

The former Odd Fellows Lodge is located at 12983 Highway 65 in Eckert, Colorado.

Completed in 1927,

the iconic lodge was built of local volcanic rock by master stone mason George Hibbs.

It underwent a historic renovation in 2014-15 and is now a professional building owned by Mesa Space LLC.

Big E Market

The Big E Market is located at 13006 Highway 65 in Eckert, Colorado.

Completed in 1884,

the name has changed from A.L. Reynolds General Merchandise — to Eckert Market — to Big E Market, but the brick structure is original.

The market offers antiques, collectables, local groceries, a deli and seasonal Olathe corn.

Surface Creek Creamery

The former Surface Creek Creamery is located at 12865 Highway 65 in Eckert, Colorado.

Completed in 1920,

the building was constructed with post, beam, and brick to house the Surface Creek Creamery Association and made butter with the "Challenge" label until the 1980s.

It has been recently renovated and is now occupied by Challenge Creamery Antiques.

Eckert High School

The former Eckert High School is located at 12944 Highway 65 in Eckert, Colorado.

Completed in 1912,

the brick building with four classrooms and a multi-use room in the basement hosted high school students until they were tranferred by bus to Cedaredge and Delta in 1943.

It has been recently renovated and is now occupied by Firethorn Trading Post.