McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery, Heritage cemetery in Cairns North, Australia
The McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery spans ten acres and contains over 2,500 burial sites with paths bordered by native plants and a central rotunda.
Established in 1877 as the first cemetery of Cairns, the grounds served as the main burial location until its closure in 1954.
The cemetery sections reflect the multicultural population of early Cairns, with areas designated for Christian denominations and separate spaces for Chinese, Malay, and Aboriginal communities.
Located at 127-145 McLeod Street, the cemetery contains approximately 700 accurately marked graves and provides historical information through an on-site center.
The burial ground holds the remains of Richard Ash Kingsford, the first mayor of Cairns, and Dr. Edward Koch, an essential medical pioneer in Queensland.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -16.91560,145.76430
Latest update: March 27, 2025 02:57
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