Harrow

Overview

Nestled in a valley beside the picturesque Glenelg River, historic Harrow lays claim to the title of Victoria’s oldest inland township. This tiny township of around 100 people is no wallflower. It features the Harrow Transport Museum, and old log jail, the Johnny Mullagh Cricket Centre aswell as a weekend of festivities in March.

History

Claiming to be the oldest inland town in Victoria the first business enterprise was established here circa 1840 on the boundary of three large properties. As the properties grew so did the business centre. At its peak the town had two hotels, three general stores, a blacksmiths, a saddlery, a drapery store, a shoemaker, a baker, flour mills, a brickworks and Chinese market gardens.

Places of interest

Old Log Jail
Motor Museum
Uniting Church (1879)
Hermitage Hotel
Kout Norien – historic homestead
Heritage buildings in Blair Street

Accommodation

Lodgings in the tiny town of Harrow  can be organised at a number comfortable options including cottage and the local Hermitage Hotel.

For further information, please contact the Edenhope Visitors' Centre, telephone (03) 5585 1509.

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