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The plaque commemorates the pioneers of the Appila District who settled in the area in 1872.
The town of Yarrowie (an Aboriginal word for hunting ground) was established in 1872 following the proclamation of the Strangways Land Act for closer settlement in 1869. The town grew quickly as settlers moved to the area, and by the 1880s it had two hotels, four blacksmiths, three carpenters, Protestant, Catholic and government schools, a post office and telegraph station as well as other stores. In 1877 the name was changed to Appila-Yarrowie then later to just Appila to remove confusion with other towns including Yarcowie, Tarcowie, Terowie, Caltowie, and Willowie.
Location
| Address: | Appila - Laura Road & Booleroo - Jamestown Road, Appila, 5480 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.047819 Long: 138.426808 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1872 |
Dedication
Erected In Tribute To
THE PIONEERS OF
APPILA DISTRICT
SETTLED IN 1872
Jamestown And District Centenary
1871 - 1971
