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PictonLast modified: September 9, 2004 - 1:30 AM
Originally known as Stonequarry, the first land grant in the Picton area was to Major Henry Colden Antill. His son build Jarvisfield The name Picton is believed to have been chosen to honour Sir Thomas Picton, an old soldier friend of Governor Brisbane. Picton thrives on its past with many historic buildings in the town and surrounding areas. Its railway heritage is particularly significant and is symbolised by a unique and splendid railway viaduct. The Viaduct was built in the early 1860s to take the railway line over Stonequarry Creek and on to Mittagong. It was the first viaduct built on the NSW railway system and is still in use today on the main southern railway system. The 1860s was the busiest era in Picton's history.In 1863 the railway system made Picton a major changeover station for rail staff, who became residents of Picton. This created a general building explosion. Please pick up a copy of the self-guided "Historic Picton Walking Tour" from the Wollondilly Visitor Information Centre and discover the 29 sites in and around the village, including the mushroom tunnel, St Mark's Church and the Pioneer cemetery. Picton and District Family History Society has a large collection of historical data and images available - for further information please contact 02 4677 3962. | TOP | Contact details | ||||||||||||
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