Toogoolawah War Memorial

Toogoolawah War Memorial is a stone monument in McConnell Park featuring a sandstone pedestal and obelisk displaying honor rolls and decorative carvings. The structure stands on public grounds maintained by the community and open to visitors at all times.

The memorial was commissioned in 1916 and unveiled in March 1917, making it the second war memorial of its type constructed in Queensland. It was built during World War I, when such monuments became widespread across Australia to honor the fallen.

The memorial displays metal plates listing local residents who died in World War II, along with additional plaques honoring veterans from later conflicts. These names and inscriptions form the heart of how the community remembers and honors those who served.

The memorial is located in McConnell Park on Cressbrook Street, a public space with recreational facilities and green areas. The site is easily accessible on foot and best visited during quieter morning or late afternoon hours.

The park land was donated by James Henry McConnel, whose family shaped the early European settlement of Brisbane Valley. This connection shows how local families left their mark by giving land to the community while also creating space for public remembrance.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -27.09060,152.37710

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21