St John's Church & Cem.

Set as a backdrop to St John's Roman Catholic Church (Built 1837)

the oldest still in use in Australia, this church graveyard is the final resting

place of some of Richmond's first settlers.

The grounds slightly disorganised and barren landscape

a testament to it's heritage.

More History To Come

St Lukes Anglican Cemetery

 

St Lukes seperate from it's church namesake (Built in 1834) is

the final resting place to some of Richmonds most well

known historical figures. including George Grover

Richmond's most famous ghost (He haunts the bridge).

The terrain is uneven and there are many small hedstones

so navigating at night is risky. Surrounded by farm land

and is situated on a ridge so you can geta good view of

Richmond From here.

More History To Come

CONGREGATIONAL BURIAL GROUND

This burial ground was built next to the original

congregational church

(Built in 1844,Demolished 1870's)

It is the final resting place of many convicts all in unmarked graves.

The headstones facing south instead of the usual east

.

Image from

http://www.richmondvillage.com.au/