Welcome to Chugwater Cemetery

Established in 1912, we are a rural cemetery district located near Chugwater, Wyoming. The historic Iowa Flats Methodist Episcopal Church building is now owned by the Chugwater Cemetery District and reminds us of those who sacrificed to homestead this area.

Our Historical Significance

A Peaceful Resting Place

Nestled behind a Ponderosa Pine and Cedar windbreak, the cemetery provides a tranquil space for reflection and remembrance in a beautiful rural setting. At Chugwater Cemetery, we cherish the memories of our loved ones by providing a well cared for resting place.

On August 7, 1912, a group of Iowa Flats men, Homer C. Mabie, Archie O. Blow, Albert Evans, William E Slater, and Ross D. Burhans, filed a certificate of incorporation with the Secretary of State's Office in Cheyenne to form the "Chugwater Cemetery Association". In 1978 the "Chugwater Cemetery District" was formed in order to provide funding for the maintenance and operation of the cemetery. Even so it is still locally known by many as the Iowa Flats Cemetery because it is the location of the historic Methodist Episcopal Church building of the same name. Although no longer operated as a church, the building is used each Memorial Day to remember those who served our country in military service and remains a historic landmark in our community. This monument commemorates the historical significance of the contributions made by those early homesteaders to the settling of the surrounding countryside known as the Iowa Flats. Many of them rest in this cemetery as a testament to their ingenuity and perseverance.

Cemetery Services Offered

Respectful burial services in a quiet rural setting since 1912 near Chugwater, Wyoming.

Burial Sites Available

Traditional burial options are available in our historical cemetery on the high plains of southeast Wyoming.

Memorial Wall

Engraved memorial wall plaques are available for those not interred at the cemetery to honor loved ones in a peaceful environment.

Built in 1910, the historic Iowa Flats Methodist Episcopal Church building, now owned by the Chugwater Cemetery District, no longer functions as a church but is available for memorial and funeral services.

Iowa Flats Methodist Church

Historical Site

Chugwater Cemetery was established by homesteaders in 1912.

Cemetery Location

Located in southeastern Wyoming, Chugwater Cemetery has been a serene resting place since 1912, at the location of the historic Iowa Flats Methodist Episcopal Church.

Chugwater

Chugwater, Wyoming 82210

Hours

During daylight hours