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Franklinford Yandoit Cemetery

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Cemetery Road, Franklinford VIC 3461

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Features

  • Historic Cemetery
  • Views of Mount Franklin
  • Toilets
The Franklinford Yandoit Cemetery sits on a slope which overlooks the surrounding countryside. The cemetery was established in 1842, and a section towards the back contains several pioneer graves. Notable graves include those of Edward Stone Parker (Assistant Protector of Aborigines) and William Weston Howe (Surveyor).



There is seating at the cemetery as well as a toilet block. An information sign stands close to the front gate.

From the Franklinford Yandoit Cemetery, you can see the beautiful nearby Mount Franklin - an extinct volcano which has been attractively decorated with exotic trees, and offers camping and picnic facilities.

Take a look through this great list of historic cemeteries throughout the Victorian Goldfields.

More to explore nearby

INTERESTING CEMETERIES IN THE VICTORIAN GOLDFIELDS

Steiglitz Cemetery, Steiglitz VIC

Along with the 19th century gold rush came the inevitable establishment of many cemeteries throughout the Victorian Goldfields. A wander through a historic cemetery within the goldfields can be quite captivating and educational. Some cemeteries are still in use today, others have been long abandoned. 




DID YOU KNOW...

  • Many cemeteries in the goldfields were established in the early-mid 19th century. Walking through the historic cemeteries of the area is like taking a walk through time.
 

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Peter
04/03/2019
I had not heard of the location Franklinford until today when I found a distant relative buried in the cemetery there. I know many of the surrounding towns, I have driven through that area numerous times. My grandfather was born at Newstead. Like they say "you learn something new every day".
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