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Boulder, Colorado: Lollipop Grave

Little Paula Barchilon was buried in Columbia Cemetery in 1964. Her odd home-made headstone is known as the lollipop grave, although it's unclear if the resemblance is accidental or intentional.

Columbia Cemetery

Address:
1201 9th St., Boulder, CO
Directions:
Columbia Cemetery. Entrance is on the southwest corner of 9th and Pleasant Sts. The grave is just south of the entrance, visible from 9th St.
Hours:
Gated after hours. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Lollipop Grave

Infant Paula Andree Barchilon was laid to rest in Columbia Cemetery in 1964. Children who visit her homemade headstone call it the lollipop grave.

[Matthew Hunter, 10/08/2022]

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