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Hartley Historic Site, NSW Australia
| Address | Hartley Village,
Lithgow
New South Wales, 2790, Australia | | Enquiries : | Send an enquiry to Hartley Historic Site | | Telephone Enquiries : | 02-6355 2117 |
The need for a police centre in the Hartley Valley led to the construction of
the Hartley Court House in 1837. Over the next 50 years a bustling village
grew around the court house. The area was the judicial and administrative
centre, with churches and accommodation, a post office and staging facilities.
It served both travellers and settlers west of the Blue Mountains.
In 1887 the village was surpassed by the Great Western Railway, resulting in
stagnation and decline. In 1972 the site was declared as an historic site
under the Management of the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Today, the village comprises 17 buildings of historical significance (two of
which are privately owned). The village remains a fine example of a small
19th century settlement. Visitors can tour the historic court house, visit
the Information Centre or explore the many buildings and gardens.
Historic Buildings:
Old Trahlee (1840)
Post Office (1846)
St. Bernard's Presbytery and St. Bernard's Church (1842) still operating as a Catholic church
Shamrock Inn Cottage (1841)
Court House (1837)
Contact staff for tour options and availability.
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| Activity | Lessons/Tutorials. | | Entity Facility | Public Toilet. | | Experience | Educational Tourism, Historic/Heritage. |
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