George Washington Wimmer and his first wife, Sarah J. Mackey, were early settles in Auburn Township, emigrating there in 1826. G. W. Wimmer donated the land for the cemetery. The cemetery is inactive with burials from 1819 through 1934. An active cemetery associations maintains the grounds. Extensive documentation on the families with burials in the cemetery is housed at the Auburn Public Library, LOCATION 338 W.Jefferson St. Auburn, IL 62615 217-438-6211 Fax: 217-434-9317 HOURS Mon.Tue.,Thu: 2pm-7pm Wed.: 10am-7pm Fri: 10am-5pm Sat.:10-2 Sun.: Closed There is also a Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/WimmerCemetery