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 150 Years - Stratford, Texas and Streaky Bay, South Australia Posted by:  The Snowdog
N 36° 20.074 W 102° 04.292
13S E 762851 N 4025040
A pink granite marker commemorating the twin 150th anniversaries of Texas and South Australia; given to the City of Stratford by the citizens of Streaky Bay, South Australia in 1986
Waymark Code: WM12RA9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2020
Views: 1
This pink granite marker, quarried near Streaky Bay, Australia, was given to the city of Stratford to commemorate the twin 150 year anniversaries of the establishment of the Republic of Texas and of the Province of South Australia. The marker is near the entrance to the former Santa Fe railroad depot in Stratford.
In 1836, Texas declared and won independence from Mexico, and the colonial government of the new province of South Australia was established.
The marker contains outline maps of Australia and Streaky Bay and bears this text:
The Citizens of Streaky Bay & Districts, South Australia, present a gift to the Citizens of Stratford, Texas - 1985 -
To commemorate the twin 150 year celebrations of South Australia and Texas - 1836 - 1986 -
This granite stone was quarried near Streaky Bay.
Subject: State/Province
Commemoration: 150th Anniversary of Texas and of South Australia
Date of Founding: 1836
Date of Commemoration: 1986
Address:
17 N Main St, Stratford, TX 79084
Overview Photograph:
Yes
Detail Photograph:
Yes
Web site if available: [Web Link]
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