Nieder-Weisel Memorial

During the1850s to mid 1870s, over 300 families and individuals migrated from the village of Nieder-Weisel in Hessen,  a province of Germany, to Australia in search of work and wealth generated by the fabulous gold rush in the Colony of Victoria.


12th century Nieder-Weisel Church, garden and memorial plaque

To commemorate this momentous shift of people and the contribution that they made to Australian society, a group of passionate Australians and locals from Nieder-Weisel raised funds and erected a memorial plaque in the garden at the 12th century Nieder-Weisel Church. The plaque was dedicated on Sunday 3rd October 2010, as part of a weekend of celebrations.

Nieder-Weisel is located a short distance North of  Frankfurt, Germany.  There are many nearby towns and attractions to explore whilst visiting.


Nieder-Weisel - 1844 and today

 

Contacts to find out more information on the Nieder-Weisel Memorial
 

Nieder-Weisel Descendants

List of family names

How to contribute

Donation Form (pdf)

Memorial Fund

Funds raised to date

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