MILLTHORPE Millthorpe is a surprise town. Delightful Historic and preserved. Allow plenty of time when visiting. Millthorpe is encounted when traveling the Orange to Blayney (or vice versa) road. Millthorpe has a sister heritage town also just 12 k’s on the other side of Blayney. European settlement of the area began when a government stock station was established in 1823. The town is based upon a land grant originally known as 'Grove Farm' which was made out to convict overseer Charles Booth] in 1834. Noted explorer Thomas Mitchell twice stayed there during inland expeditions. The town was once a major potato growing area and continues to have extensive agricultural activities. The town was originally called Spring Grove. A large flour mill was established in 1882. Consequently, in 1884 the town's name was changed from Spring Grove to Millthorpe. Today it is still essentially a service centre to the rich farmlands which surround it. Millthorpe is a picturesque, compact and historic village set amidst gently rolling hills. Classified by the National Trust, it has a number of fine historic buildings, as well as cobbled, bluestone-bordered streets, art galleries, gift and antiques shops, a museum, two hotels, restaurants and cafes, a bowling club and motel. Two of the main streets, Victoria (which runs east-west) and Park (north-south), follow the contours of the local topography with a more regularised grid system extending outwards from them. The Congregational Churches are century old buildings in delightful hillside vistas. The Millthorpe War Memorial is represented at the sport park gates. The Millthorpe Hotels is a mix of the old grand, the classic NSW and the upgraded tavern. All over a 100 years old. The Millthorpe Museum is located at the northern entrance to the township. When visiting Millthorpe be sure to allow plenty of time for this gem. Heritage diary