Darwin City in Darwin Municipality, Northern Territory, Australia — Oceania
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt
Photographed by Kevin W., September 9, 2024
1. Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt Marker
Naturalist and explorer and party of path finders from Brisbane reached Port Essington 17th December 1845. The party comprised John Gilbert, (mortally speared 28-6-45) John Roper, James S. Calvert, John Murphy, William Phillips, and the aborigines Harry Brown, and Charley.
Unveiled on the 17th December 1945.
Lower Marker
Leichhardt was born in Trebatsch, Brandenburg Province, Germany on 23rd October 1813. He arrived in Sydney on 14th February 1842 and was soon after appointed a Government naturalist.
Eager to lead his own expedition, he finally received backing from graziers and friends to lead a party 4800 km from Brisbane to Port Essington. They travelled from Sydney to Brisbane by sea and departed Brisbane 1st October 1844.
Their trek, lasting 14 months and 17 days was a great physical achievement and of major importance to Australia. It resulted in the discovery of many great streams and large areas of grazing land.
Erected 1945.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is December 17, 1845.
Location. 12° 27.748′ S, 130° 50.171′ E.
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Regionally, it is in Oceania, in Australasia, in the Pacific Ocean, in South Pacific, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Friendship through Gardens (a few steps from this marker); Ocean Views Hide History (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); A Story of Sacrifice (about 150 meters away); USS Peary DD 226 (about 150 meters away); 2nd Lt. Robert J. Buel, USAAF (about 180 meters away); Mandjabu Fish Trap (about 210 meters away); mirragma gunugurr-wa (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).
Photographed by Kevin W., September 9, 2024
2. Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., September 9, 2024
3. Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., September 9, 2024
4. Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
