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Places: Iron City Cemetery and Cabin

By Mike Rosso The old mining town of St. Elmo is a very popular Chaffee County attraction for those seeking a glimpse into Colorado’s past, but there are also several other noteworthy historic sites nearby. First is the Iron City Cemetery. A rather sparse burial ground, there are a few headstones made of granite, but many are composite and added long after the initial burial. A roster is posted at the entrance to the cemetery listing all those buried there as well as the date and cause of death. For instance, Dr. T.H. Hodges – from Iowa – who died ...

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