Hahndorf's first settlement took place in 1839 when Prussian
Lutheran families arrived. The name "Hahndorf" was derived from
Captain Dirk Hahn of the ship named 'Zebra', which arrived in
Adelaide in 1838 with a party of immigrants from the Eastern
Provinces of Prussia. Captain Hahn stayed on to see the new
arrivals were settled, after having survived a horrendous journey
by sea. He eventually selected an area near Mt Barker which his
passengers named after him in recognition of his efforts.
German Influences are still visible today in the architecture of the
old buildings, many of which still stand as homes and shops. The
Pioneer Gardens in the main street have memorials to Hahn and
the pioneering families.
For information on popular tourst attractions in Hanhdorf please
click here.
Information courtesy of adhills.com.au
Lutheran families arrived. The name "Hahndorf" was derived from
Captain Dirk Hahn of the ship named 'Zebra', which arrived in
Adelaide in 1838 with a party of immigrants from the Eastern
Provinces of Prussia. Captain Hahn stayed on to see the new
arrivals were settled, after having survived a horrendous journey
by sea. He eventually selected an area near Mt Barker which his
passengers named after him in recognition of his efforts.
German Influences are still visible today in the architecture of the
old buildings, many of which still stand as homes and shops. The
Pioneer Gardens in the main street have memorials to Hahn and
the pioneering families.
For information on popular tourst attractions in Hanhdorf please
click here.
Information courtesy of adhills.com.au
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