Lanyon Drive Cemetery, Queanbeyan

Spend a fascinating time in Lanyon Drive Cemetery and discover the early history of the Anglican and Methodist community of 18th Century Queanbeyan. The old headstone section of the cemetery opened in 1885. The oldest standing monument is that of Pemberton Campbell Palmer who died on 15 August 1885. Pemberton Palmer was the grandson of John Palmer, the purser on Governor Phillip's Flagship of the First Fleet. There are many fascinating historic graves to be found here, and more information about the history of the old families of the region can be found in Queanbeyan Library or Tourist Center.