About this place
What to expect
The Pioneer Cemetery holds great historical significance. It includes a Pioneer section and a special Chinese Burial Ground outside the main area. Many of Marble Bar’s early settlers, including the town’s first doctor, the first European lady, and the finder of tin in the Pilbara, are buried here. This cemetery, about two kilometres west of Marble Bar, is marked by low hills and a creek. While some graves are well-maintained, others are unmarked and overgrown. The causes of death, such as fever, typhoid, heat exhaustion, suicide and accidents, reflect the harsh conditions of the Gold Rush era. The cemetery stands as a tribute to the courageous individuals and notable figures.