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The plaque commemorates the Irish settlers and their descendants for their contribution to the Crookwell District in the last 150 years.

The Crookwell region has a long history of Irish immigration dating back to the early 1800s when settlers established the area’s famous potato-growing and other agricultural activities.

Location

Address:Spring & Marsden Streets, Memorial Park , Crookwell, 2583
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.457062
Long: 149.471629
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:1846
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1996
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 17th March, 1996
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Front Inscription

Dedicated to Irish settlers and descendants

In recognition of their contribution to the Crookwell District during the last 150 years

17th March 1996 

Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank

 

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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