Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Tucked away in a rural Monroe County cemetery, the Great Pyramids of Avery have sparked curiosity for decades. Built by Axel Peterson - a coal miner and self-proclaimed “philosopher of Avery” - these unusual structures reflect a life shaped by big ideas, eccentric thinking, and a legacy that still stands today.
Tucked away in a rural Monroe County cemetery, the Great Pyramids of Avery have sparked curiosity for decades. Built by Axel Peterson - a coal miner and self-proclaimed “philosopher of Avery” - these unusual structures reflect a life shaped by big ideas, eccentric thinking, and a legacy that still stands today.










