Lennonville, Western Australia
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 Lennonville
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| Population | 0 (abandoned)[citation needed] |
| Established | 1896 |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Mount Magnet |
| State electorate(s) | North West |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Lennonville is a derelict town in Western Australia near the town of Mount Magnet, established in 1898.[1]
Lennonville was gazetted in 1896, after gold having been found two years earlier at the location by prospectors Lennon and Palmer.[1]
At the peak of its existence, at the turn of the 20th century, the town had a population of 3,000 and five hotels, outperforming nearby Mount Magnet and Boogardie. By 1909, however, the town was already in decline and, after a huge fire swept through the main street of the town, a general exodus begun. Today, the most predominant reminder of the towns former glory is the railway platform.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 History of country town names Landgate website, accessed: 26 January 2010
- ↑ Tourism - Lennonville Shire of Mount Magnet website, accessed: 26 January 2010
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