Historic Croydon Cemetery
Croydon Area
About Historic Croydon Cemetery
Established in 1889, Croydon Cemetery offers visitors a serene environment to connect with the region's rich history. The cemetery features a diverse array of headstones, including those crafted by renowned stonemasons such as Melrose and Fenwick of Townsville, John Petrie of Brisbane, and J.H. Simmons and Ernest Greenway of Sydney. Notably, the cemetery includes rare intact Chinese burials, marked by sandstone and brick headstones, reflecting the multicultural fabric of Croydon's past. Visitors will also find intricate porcelain flowers, shells, and even flowers made of tin adorning the graves. These decorative elements, popular in the Victorian era, were used to create a comforting and decorative environment for the spirits, symbolising eternal life and remembrance. The use of unique ...
Historic Croydon Cemetery
Croydon Area, Queensland
63 Samwell St, Croydon Area, Croydon, Queensland, Australia, 4871
Established in 1889, Croydon Cemetery offers visitors a serene environment to connect with the region's rich history.
Historic Croydon Cemetery
63 Samwell St, Croydon Area, Croydon, Queensland, Australia, 4871
info@visitcroydonqld.com.au
4748 7153-
https://www.visitcroydonqld.com.au/cemet...
