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HISTORIC CARCOAR
The village Carcoar snuggles into a small valley between Bathurst and Cowra. It was gazetted in 1839 and became the third oldest settlement west of the Blue Mountains.
Now a National Trust classified village, Carcoar remains a wonderful reminder of times past. Most of the buildings were built before 1901 and have remarkable histories.
The best way to appreciate the village is to take a leisurely stroll and with only a little imagination you will be transported back into Australia's colonial period.
The Belubula River meanders through the village and on its banks are many scenic views and spots to sit and enjoy the ambience.
On the hillside is the Carcoar Railway station, which was built in 1888. The railway changed the village forever as access was much easier and local produce could be shipped to the Sydney markets and be on sale the next day.
As with most inland Australian settlements, Carcoar has had a variety of income sources. Agriculture was and remains a major activity in the area.
In times past minerals such as iron ore, cobalt and copper have played their part. It was near Carcoar the Australia's first uranium deposit was found.
The most imposing building in the village is the Court House. The Government Architect James Barnet built it in 1882. No longer a home for the court it houses a range of rooms with aspects of local history on display.
There is an eclectic collection of interesting businesses in the village these add to the attractions of one of the best-preserved and prettiest historic villages in Australia.
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO
THE CARCOAR VILLAGE ASSOCIATION
The village Carcoar snuggles into a small valley between Bathurst and Cowra. It was gazetted in 1839 and became the third oldest settlement west of the Blue Mountains.
Now a National Trust classified village, Carcoar remains a wonderful reminder of times past. Most of the buildings were built before 1901 and have remarkable histories.
The best way to appreciate the village is to take a leisurely stroll and with only a little imagination you will be transported back into Australia's colonial period.
The Belubula River meanders through the village and on its banks are many scenic views and spots to sit and enjoy the ambience.
On the hillside is the Carcoar Railway station, which was built in 1888. The railway changed the village forever as access was much easier and local produce could be shipped to the Sydney markets and be on sale the next day.
As with most inland Australian settlements, Carcoar has had a variety of income sources. Agriculture was and remains a major activity in the area.
In times past minerals such as iron ore, cobalt and copper have played their part. It was near Carcoar the Australia's first uranium deposit was found.
The most imposing building in the village is the Court House. The Government Architect James Barnet built it in 1882. No longer a home for the court it houses a range of rooms with aspects of local history on display.
There is an eclectic collection of interesting businesses in the village these add to the attractions of one of the best-preserved and prettiest historic villages in Australia.
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO
THE CARCOAR VILLAGE ASSOCIATION
