Nye Cemetery

This one-acre pioneer cemetery near Wildcat Den State Park is the final resting place for Benjamin Nye, the first settler in Muscatine County.

Habitat & Features

  • One acre
  • Wooded cemetery

Amenities & Facilities

  • Parking

Activities

  • Historic/genealogical study

Rules & Regulations

Other Info

This cemetery is near the Pine Creek Grist Mill which was built and operated by Benjamin Nye in the 1840’s. It has been restored to operating condition and once again grinds various grains.

 

Location & Maps

  • From Highway 22 go north 1 mile on Wildcat Den Ave.
  • Park Map – aerial photo with trails, boundaries, etc

Disclaimer: This map does not show the correct boundaries for the Nye Cemetery. See the Park Map for the correct boundaries.