So far for me, this was the most enjoyable cache to place in this series. The cemetery seemingly goes on forever. When I thought I'd turn back because I was at the end, I was indeed NOT at the end. From what I saw through my wanderings, there are at least three gated entrances to this cemetery, and a bit up the road to the west there is yet another section of the cemetery – that of the Improved Order of Red Men.

The Silver Plume cemetery was established in 1883 and is also known as the Pine Grove Cemetery. Sections of the cemetery are designated by wrought iron gates, but it is very easy to get disoriented in this cemetery. Graves are scattered in every direction.

A diphtheria epidemic, followed by smallpox, took the lives of many young children from 1879 to 1883. There are more than 60 children's graves in this sprawling mountain-side cemetery. An impressive granite monument to “The Ten Italians” who were killed in an 1899 avalanche above Silver Plume can be found in the I.O.R.M. section of the cemetery.

From what I am able to discern, there are sections in this cemetery for the International Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Improved Order of Red Men, Catholic and Methodist. The lower area of the cemetery on the east side of the road was referred to as the “Town Section” and was reserved for those not belonging to any particular religion or organization.

The road to the cemetery is behind the Silver Plume Train Station on the south side of I-70. Follow that street (allegedly called Mountain Street – but we saw no sign) to the left behind the station. There is a sign that says “Road Closed. Local Traffic Only,” however, the cemetery is open to the public. You will then turn left on another unmarked street called Paul Street. There is a large turnaround area where you can park. The road is somewhat steep and narrow. UPDATE 07/26/15 - cache container has been replaced with a lock and lock box with a few very small items, log book and small pencil.