Dudley Park Cemetery, as it is known today, has undergone significant transformations over the centuries. Its origins trace back to 1845 when it was established on land known as Caroline Square within Islington by the Burdon family. This site initially served as the location for the Islington Methodist Church, which, by 1850, became the first Methodist church outside the center of Adelaide. Over time, the area developed into a small cemetery for the members of the church, with some of the earliest recorded burials being members of the Burdon family in 1864. Today, these original plots and memorials remain preserved within Caroline Gardens and can still be visited.