Knights of Pythias Cemetery

A small, atmospheric hilltop cemetery belonging to the secretive Knights of Pythias fraternal order, where some of the 19th-century grave plots are ringed by ornamental iron fences capped with decorative globe-like "Tesla ball" finials — a quirky local nod to Nikola Tesla's Colorado experiments. It sits within a striking cluster of historic mining-era graveyards above Black Hawk, backed by panoramic Rocky Mountain views.

The move: Drive up Upper Apex Road to the cemetery cluster and explore the Knights of Pythias section together, hunting for the Tesla-ball-topped fence posts and reading the 1860s–1900s headstones of fraternal order members; then wander the adjoining hillside cemeteries before grabbing drinks or food at one of the casino-hotel bars just minutes away in Black Hawk.

📍 Black Hawk
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: Upper Apex Road, Central City, CO 80422

Hours: Mined 2026-06-07 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Verified 2026-06-07.