Skipton. Grey basalt Presbyterian Church built in 1871. Architects Davidson and Henderson of Geelong. Earlier church built on this site 1857.
Skipton population 420.
This is an important pastoral region and Skipton was sited on Mount Emu Creek in 1852. It was named after Skipton in Yorkshire which means sheep town in old English. It was a very Presbyterian region and a church was built in 1857 which was replaced by the current heritage listed church in 1871 which we will see on our left. The architects were Davidson and Henderson of Geelong. Note the kangaroo gargoyle water spouts on the tower. The town only began to grow a little after the surrounding pastoral estates were subdivided for closer settlement after World War One, especially for soldier settlers. Thus the railway reached the town in 1918. Former Victorian Premier Sir Henry Bolte (premier 1955 to 1972) came from Skipton. We also pass the charming wooden Mechanics Hall which dates from 1880. Next to it is the Catholic Church opened in 1897.
Skipton. Grey basalt Presbyterian Church built in 1871. Architects Davidson and Henderson of Geelong. Earlier church built on this site 1857.
Skipton population 420.
This is an important pastoral region and Skipton was sited on Mount Emu Creek in 1852. It was named after Skipton in Yorkshire which means sheep town in old English. It was a very Presbyterian region and a church was built in 1857 which was replaced by the current heritage listed church in 1871 which we will see on our left. The architects were Davidson and Henderson of Geelong. Note the kangaroo gargoyle water spouts on the tower. The town only began to grow a little after the surrounding pastoral estates were subdivided for closer settlement after World War One, especially for soldier settlers. Thus the railway reached the town in 1918. Former Victorian Premier Sir Henry Bolte (premier 1955 to 1972) came from Skipton. We also pass the charming wooden Mechanics Hall which dates from 1880. Next to it is the Catholic Church opened in 1897.