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The plaque commemorates Charles Bendin Powell (1810 - 1898) who arrived at Reeves Point in July 1836 and who was the first horticulturist in South Australia.
Location
| Address: | Seaview Raid, Reeves Point Cemetery, Kingscote, 5223 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.647411 Long: 137.626061 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 27th July, 2008 |
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Powell
In memory of Charles Bendin Powell, 01. 03. 1810 to 12. 01. 1898
First Horticulturist in S. A. Arrived on the "Duke of York", from England, July 27, 1836. He brought and planted fruit trees and vines, including the tree subsequently know as "Mr. Powell`s Mulberry Tree" at Reeves Point.
He later moved to Walkerville where, in 1839, he became the licensee of the Saracen's Head Inn.
At his death he was survived by his wife, Jane (nee Gillard), and children Charles, Alicia, William and Grace.
A tribute from his descendants and the Kangaroo Island Pioneers Association Inc., unveiled on 27 July, 2008
