Sir Henry parkes grave - faulconbridge
One of the earliest residents was the "Father of Federation", Sir Henry Parkes, who moved to the area in 1877 and purchased 600 acres (2.4 km²).
It is said that the original railway platform at Faulconbridge was specifically built to serve his residence which was known as Faulconbridge House.
The town was named after Parkes's home. Faulconbridge was the maiden name of Sir Henry Parkes' mother, while a small waterfall in the area—Clarinda Falls—was named after his first wife.
Parkes is buried in Faulconbridge Cemetery, alongside the grave of his first wife.
The railing surrounding his grave bears a plaque which describes his role in Australian history:
"Sir Henry Parkes, Father of Australian Federation, five times Prime Minister of New South Wales, arrived in Australia 25 July 1839, he worked as station-hand, Customs Officer and bone and ivory turner. In 1850 became proprietor of Empire Newspaper. Member of New South Wales Parliament from 1854-1894, Sir Henry Parkes is especially remembered for his efforts to develop New South Wales Education and Railways and his work for Federation earned him his title Father of Federation."
It is said that the original railway platform at Faulconbridge was specifically built to serve his residence which was known as Faulconbridge House.
The town was named after Parkes's home. Faulconbridge was the maiden name of Sir Henry Parkes' mother, while a small waterfall in the area—Clarinda Falls—was named after his first wife.
Parkes is buried in Faulconbridge Cemetery, alongside the grave of his first wife.
The railing surrounding his grave bears a plaque which describes his role in Australian history:
"Sir Henry Parkes, Father of Australian Federation, five times Prime Minister of New South Wales, arrived in Australia 25 July 1839, he worked as station-hand, Customs Officer and bone and ivory turner. In 1850 became proprietor of Empire Newspaper. Member of New South Wales Parliament from 1854-1894, Sir Henry Parkes is especially remembered for his efforts to develop New South Wales Education and Railways and his work for Federation earned him his title Father of Federation."
