FRANKLINFORD 10

CLARKES ROAD FRANKLINFORD, HEPBURN SHIRE

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    FRANKLINFORD 10 - History

    Heritage Inventory History of Site: Former Governor of Tasmania, Sir John Franklin, crossed the creek during his visit to the area in 1843, giving rise to the town's name.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    FRANKLINFORD 10 - Heritage Inventory Description

    Site of ford over Jim Crow Creek on western route from 1840s Protectorate Station. Route of former track can be seen cut into creek banks.

    Heritage Inventory Significance: Moderate - as indicating the route of the connecting track between the Protectorate and the squatter Hepburn's station in the 1840s. Also of significance because of the association with Sir John Franklin.

    Informants: Daylesford Historical Society Ballarat & District Aboriginal Co-op./nRecorded by: David Rhodes Date Recorded: 00MAY1992

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