Cowley is a town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States.

[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.87 square miles (2.25 km2), all land.

Council members are David Banks, Dexter Woodis, Nick Sponsel and Scott Crosby.

The community was named after Matthias F. Cowley, a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

[8] Public education in the town of Cowley is provided by Big Horn County School District #1.

The Big Horn Academy Building, built in 1916, is located in Cowley.

Each July, Cowley hosts an annual celebration, known locally as "Cowley Pioneer Day", which is held on the Weekend closest to July 24, to commemorate the town's pioneer heritage.

The celebration usually packs in a range of activities including a parade, pioneer heritage program, rodeo, dance, and town barbecue.