Merrigum History Walk
Merrigum History Walk
This walk will give you an insight into the history of the Merrigum township.
Summary
This walk will give you an insight into the history of the Merrigum township.
Description
This walk starts at the Merrigum Museum. Follow the path from the Museum to the Merrigum Hotel, then north to Judd Avenue and return.
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Points of Interest
1. Railway Hotel
The Railway Hotel, possibly Merrigum's first business, was built and opened in 1887.
2. Original Railway Station Platform
Platform from the orginal railway station built in 1887 is still visible. The actual station was demolished after 1981.
3. Visiting solicitor's premises
This small concrete block building was constructed for Morrison and Sawers, Kyabram solicitors in 1935.
4. Former Carnation Company factory
The biggest thing to happen to the town with processing beginning in 1952. It closed in 1986.
5. 1908 Methodist Church
The 1908 Methodist (now Uniting) Church was the town's third Methodist Church.
6. Merrigum Cafe
The site of the town's first butcher shop, set up in 1887.
7. St Matthews Church of England
Built in 1898.
8. Merrigum Historical Museum
This museum is located in the former Rodney Store (1905).
9. General Store
Site of the first general store. A large safe / strongroom remains on site.
10. War Memorial
Originally dedicated in 1921 to those locals lost in WWI.
11. Mechanics Institute and Memorial Hall
The Mechanicas institute was built in 1889 (the sign is wrong!), extended in 1895 and Memorial Hall in 1959. Was home to a library, baby heath centre and dances.
12. Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited Building
Housed a banking chamber, offices and single mans quarters.
Features
Playground
Picnic spot
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Local treasures
Art and culture
Nature trail
