Woodland Cemetery (Des Moines, Iowa)
| Woodland Cemetery | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Established | 1848 |
| Location | 2019 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°35′22″N 93°38′53″W / 41.589486°N 93.648094°W |
| Type | Municipal |
| Size | 69 acres (28 ha) |
| Find a Grave | Woodland Cemetery |
Woodland Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa, having been established in 1848, before Des Moines was the state capital. It is a municipal cemetery owned and operated by the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department. It covers 69 acres (28 ha) at the corner of 20th Street and Woodland Ave and is the site of over 80,000 graves.