Valley Brook Cemetery

The historic Victorian cemetery, dates back to 1882 and reflects the area's rich mining history. Ornate gravestones and beautiful iron work represent some of the earliest art and written history in Breckenridge. A prominent entry symbolizes the "earthly gate to paradise" and provides separation from the outside world. The cemetery is a park-like setting and a wildlife and bird sanctuary.

A freak windstorm on October 31, 1997, with one-hundred mile per hour winds toppled over 800 lodgepole pine trees, leaving a large section of the cemetery devastated. There was extensive damage to historic gravestones, cast-iron fences, and other cultural landscape features. The Town commissioned a Preservation Master Plan which was partially funded by the Colorado Historical Society/State Historical Fund. Copies of this Master Plan and additional information about the cemetery is available from the Breckenridge Town Clerk, MJ Loufek at WebsiteFinance@townofbreckenridge.com or from the Community Development Department at (970) 453-2251. The plan provides a framework for the ongoing restoration of the cemetery.

The cemetery is located on the north end of Town, at the intersection of Airport Road and Valley Brook Road. It is open daily to the public, but visitors are asked to be considerate, as the cemetery is still a burial ground. Three guided tours of the cemetery are offered during the summer months only. Read more about the Valley Brook Cemetery Tour.

Private tours are available by calling 970-453-9767.