History magazine, Royal Australian Historical Society September 2025 Abstract This article explores the layered cultural heritage of Walla Walla, a distinctive township in southern New South Wales founded in 1869 by German and Wendish (Sorbian) immigrants. From its Straßendorf-style town layout and imposing Zion Lutheran Church to the educational legacy of St Paul’s College, Walla Walla’s built environment reflects a rich migration history shaped by faith, language and commun