First Free Settlers Monument

The First Free Settlers Monument is an octagonal sandstone cairn marked with bronze plaques on each of its eight faces, positioned at a major intersection in the local area. The structure stands within a maintained park setting that includes seating areas, water fountains, and flagpoles for display.

Built in 1938, this memorial marks the hundredth anniversary of the first free settlers' arrival in the Moreton Bay district, where German Protestant families had established their community a century earlier. This wave of settlement transformed the region's development trajectory.

The inscriptions honor the Protestant missionaries and skilled workers whose efforts shaped the early community in this region. Their names are carved into the stone, making this place a record of those who helped establish the settlement.

The site is easily reached from Sandgate Road and located at a visible intersection, making it straightforward to find and approach. The surrounding park area is freely accessible and offers a good vantage point for viewing the monument and reading the inscriptions.

The octagonal shape of the monument is deliberately designed to provide eight faces for inscriptions, making it a distinctly recognizable structure at the intersection. This geometric choice reflects a thoughtful approach to how information and memory are displayed in public space.