Gilpin Historical Society
By David Forsyth, PhD
Theft from cemeteries has been a problem for decades. People steal floral arrangements for decorative purposes, vases for scrap metal, and even headstones and statues to put in their back yards. Gilpin County’s cemeteries have not been immune to this problem. One of the more notable thefts involved the grave of Mattie Mosch. When she died in 1967 her headstone at the IOOF Cemetery above Central City included a bust of the famous singer. It was stolen soon after and despite the promise of a hefty reward, it was never returned.
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