Bethany Lutheran Church & Pioneer Cemetery

Day Use Area

Contact

Bethany Road, Tanunda, South Australia.

bethanytabor.org

Description

In 1842, Bethanien (Bethany) was the first village to be established in Neuschlesien (New Silesia - the Barossa Valley) by a group of German Lutheran migrants many of whom had arrived with Pastor Gotthard Daniel Fritzsche on the Skjold in 1841. First services were held in the open or under a tree, then in the School Room built ca 1843. Explore the history in this church and the grounds. No camping or overnight parking.

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Features

Location

Lat: -34.538257 Lng: 138.970035