European settlement of the area began in the late 1790s and early 19th century.

European settlement came to the area in the early 19th century.

European settlement of the area began in the very early 19th century.

The first European settlement was made early in the 1800's.

The first recorded European settlement of the area was in 1671.

The actual area was the point of first European settlement.

European settlement began on the site in the 1790s when they found good quality soil.

European settlement of the area dates back to the 1870s.

European settlement in the area can be traced back to the 1840s.

Much of the park has been used for agriculture since European settlement.