Alan Burns was the Junee Town Clerk from 1944 right up until the day he passed away in 1969, with a far-reaching impact on every aspect of the community and a total service of 54 years to the council.

After the initial dedication in 1972 before Burns Park relocated, there had been no new dedication to Mr Burns. The first plaque was lost in the move.

The Burns family travelled from Sydney and around the state to take part in the ceremony, held 47 years to the day since the original dedication.

Mr Burn's granddaughter Anne Roberts was thrilled to be a part of the occasion, and said the town's contribution to her family was invaluable.

"It means a lot because our grandfather is very special to us," she said.

"It's nice to see that continued honour for someone who did so much for the community, because it could have easily been lost."

Mrs Roberts said the plaque was a gesture from the community her grandfather loved that "kept his memory alive".

"It reminds us that we have come from country stock, and it lets us reconnect with our past," she said.

"We would come here as children for the holidays - I was only seven when Poppa died but I have distinct memories of staying with him in Gallipoli Street for Christmas and going to the pool, or always wishing each other happy birthday when we'd leave."

Junee mayor Neil Smith shared kind words at the ceremony to reveal the new plaque, and said the occasion was a strong reminder of the town's spirit.

"It's very important to remember these significant people who have made the town what it is today," he said.

"Whether they're current or old members of our great community, others can gain inspiration from people like Mr Burns and learn from their successes.

"It fills out that tapestry that makes the town and the shire."