Sir Henry Parkes Statue — Attraction in Parkes

A befitting tribute to one of the key "Fathers of Federation".

The statue of Sir Henry Parkes is located in a prominent position in the central business district of Parkes. There are small water jets around the base of the statue that stream water up a short height from the ground.

The actual statue itself depicts Sir Henry Parkes in a pose, that one could argue, expresses the great foresight he had in pushing for the former colonies to federate together as the Commonwealth of Australia.

A landmark that you can't miss, and a...

The town of Parkes was named after Sir Henry Parkes (1815 -1896), who was a Premier of NSW. He is sometimes called the "Father of Federation".

This statue stands in the centre of Parkes, at the junction of Clarinda Street, Welcome Street and...

If you appreciate Australian history, Sir Henry Parkes statue is another great Australian...