Dandaragan Catholic Cemetery

Author

Shire of Dandaragan

Place Number

05821

Location

Dandaragan Rd Dandaragan

Location Details

Local Government

Dandaragan

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1860, Constructed from 1890

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Sep 1996 Category 4

Statement of Significance

Statement of Significance: The Dandaragan Catholic Cemetery has high historic significance for its association with some of the early pioneers of the district.

Physical Description

Situated south of the Dandaragan townsite this small fenced cemetery contains four headstones and several timber crosses.

History

The cemetery was first surveyed on 23 July 1860 and set aside for burial services. However, it was not formally opened until 26 June 1890. Just prior to the opening a community effort saw that the graveyard was adequately prepared and fenced. Double iron gates at the site cost seven pounds. The first known burial was on 26 June 1890 and the last was on 10 April 1927. [Margaret McConnell & sign].

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Degree

Condition

Good

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Cemetery
Present Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Cemetery

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

14 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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