The oldest known graves in this community burial ground are those of Dave Morrison (1849-1874) and W. P. Gregg (1833-1874). Dr. James Azle Stewart, for whom Azle is named, and John Giles Reynolds, an early grist mill operator, each donated an acre of land to establish the cemetery, and both Stewart and Reynolds are buried here. The Azle Cemetery Association was organized in 1922 to care for the site and keep burial records, later buying additional land in 1932, 1947, and 1959 and constructing a tabernacle on the grounds. Ash Creek Cemetery contains over 2,000 graves.