Leichhardt

West across the Bremer, the suburb of Leichhardt was originally known as One Mile. Being a mile from the main settlement to the crossing place on the Warwick and Toowoomba Road, One Mile was a popular camping place for teamsters to rest their bullocks.

Sailing Captain Neale and his family took up residence at One Mile and erected a large timber building as a hotel; but this was later reinstated in Bell Street as the Red Cow. By 1871 the land on the western side of the bridge had been subdivided and put under cultivation. Mr. Orth grew maize, cotton, oats and potatoes, and supplied Ipswich with vegetables. Malmsbury farm was owned by C.F. Chubb, while Casper Zinn and Meyer & Isambert ran vineyards.

The Honour Stone was unveiled in 1917 by Mrs. P.W. Cameron, wife of the mayor of Ipswich. It was made by F. Williams & Co and was considered unusual because of its rising sun motif. The old bridge which linked central Ipswich and One Mile was replaced in 1936.

Further subdivision and settlement took place in the area, which was known as Toongarra in the early twentieth century. However, the riverside reserve which was designated One Mile Park in 1925 was officially termed Leichhardt Park from 1930 onwards, as the famed explorer reputedly camped there. Following representations by local residents, the suburb of Leichhardt was named by the Ipswich City Council in 1953.