The City of Fountain owns and maintains Fairview Cemetery, which contains approximately 2,500 burial sites, the majority of which are privately owned. For information on any available plots, please contact the City Clerk at (719) 322-2000.
The cemetery’s earliest known burial is attributed to a pioneer woman who passed away in 1862 while her family traveled through the valley. In 1870, the land was homesteaded by Moses Imes, and upon his wife Mary’s death in 1871, she was interred on the family land. The Imes family later transferred ownership and operation of the cemetery to the City of Fountain. Fairview Cemetery now has over 1,600 documented burials, including more than 100 unmarked graves in its historic section. Documentation of headstones in Fairview Cemetery is available on the FindaGrave.com website.
The cemetery features many beautiful monuments and historic headstones from the late 19th century. Visitors are encouraged to take photographs, but please avoid touching these fragile markers to prevent damage. Report any signs of vandalism to the City Clerk’s Office or the Fountain Police Department.
LOCATION & HOURS OF FAIRVIEW CEMETERY
Fairview Cemetery is located at 757 South Santa Fe Avenue. The cemetery grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk. To reach the cemetery, take I-25 to exit marker 128, drive east approximately a quarter mile, and turn right (south) at the traffic signal. The cemetery will be a short distance ahead on the right (west) side of the road. Upon entering, please observe the 5 MPH speed limit to ensure the safety of all visitors.
FAIRVIEW CEMETERY GROUNDS GUIDELINES
Planting Guidelines: You may plant bedding plants on the east side of monuments within a 12-inch boundary from the base. Trees, spreading plants, and shrubs are not permitted. Additionally, bricks, rocks, scallops, or fences are not allowed.
Artificial Flowers: Permitted in durable containers such as urns, excluding fragile materials like glass or pottery. All artificial flowers and decorations will be removed during the annual Cemetery clean-up. Notice of the clean-up will be posted on the City of Fountain’s official Facebook page, at the cemetery, and on the Parks & Recreation calendar at the Fountain Recreation Department
Permanent Tributes: Requests to place permanent tribute structures, such as benches, eternal candles, or monuments, must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk’s Office, located at Fountain City Hall, 116 South Main Street, Fountain, Colorado. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays and weekends.
MONUMENTS OR MARKERS
The City of Fountain is not liable for damages or injuries resulting from regular mowing, trimming, or other grounds maintenance, nor for vandalism or theft of monuments, markers, or decorations. Monuments with attached vases cannot exceed three-fourths (3/4) of the purchased space’s width. If a foundation must be moved for a new burial, the owner is responsible for any costs to reset the foundation and monument.
For information on designated plots or availability, please contact the City’s Trails, Open Space & Cemetery Supervisor at (719) 322-2074 or parks@fountaincolorado.org.