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The monument at the site of the old schoolhouse commemorates the pioneers of Yorke Valley. Trees were also planted in memory of the pioneers.
Note: The original plaque appears to have been removed.
Location
Address: | Yorke Valley Road, Old Yorke Valley School, Yorke Valley, 5573 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.455399 Long: 137.670507 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Landscape |
Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAPlaque (original) :
"In memory of those stout-hearted men and women who pioneered this valley and of the sons and daughters of the Yorke Valley school who fulfilled their vision. Remove not the ancient landmark which thy fathers have set."
Plaque :
This monument was erected by the descendants of James Neil Smith & Caroline Brooks Smith
Pioneers of Yorke Valley
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