Clermont Cemetery, Heritage-listed cemetery in Clermont, Queensland.
Clermont Cemetery is a heritage-listed burial ground covering about 10 hectares (25 acres) in Queensland. The graves display Victorian designs, modern plaques, and ceramic surrounds that show different periods of burial traditions.
The cemetery was founded in 1866 and gained particular significance in 1916 when it became the final resting place for 36 victims of a major flood. This disaster left a lasting mark on the town's history.
The burial grounds reflect the multicultural mining community, with graves of Chinese, German, Danish, Swedish, and Greek residents who chose to settle here. The different grave styles and inscriptions show how these communities shaped Clermont over time.
The site is located about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) north of Clermont town center on Cemetery Road, with multiple gates providing access. The Isaac Regional Council manages the grounds, and visitors will find the terrain is relatively flat with various pathways.
A 1991 memorial with a cross marks the exact water level reached during the devastating 1916 flood. This visible marker helps visitors understand the tremendous force of that disaster and its impact on the town.
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