CROWS NEST Crows Nest is a small but growing town north of Toowoomba that is encounted when traveling north towards Kingaroy. Crows Nest is a quite pretty town that has lots of neat characteristics. The Town Square being a feature. The town was named after Aboriginal, Jimmy Crow, who gave directions to early European settlers. He lived in a hollow tree known as Crows Nest. A statue of Crow stands in the centre of the village green. Town facilities include a large pavilion for sports activities and other functions, showground’s and a 25 m heated pool. 6 km east of the town is the Crows Nest National Park. Crows Nest was declared a town in 1876. A branch railway line from Toowoomba, which serviced a number of sawmills and a dairying district, was finished in 1886.  In the 1950s and 60s the town's population declined together with the local industries. Crows Nest is serviced by just the single pub. The Crows Nest famous Folk Museum is located on the western approach to the town. And if open worth a look. Likewise the Antiques Emporium is just bursting with product. All of the main congregational churches are represented. The Catholic Church being the largest and traditional. The Crows Nest War Memorial has centre stage in the town with a great profile within town square. Crows Nest is a nice town and is not too far from Toowoomba. If on route enjoy the stopover and refreshment Heritage diary