DAYLESFORD
Daylesford is another of the ‘gold
rush ’towns. Daylesford is located in a valley not that far from
Ballarat that means to a degree Daylesford is a somewhat commute town.
Daylesford is also an historic town where heritage is clearly
important but unfortunately is not communicated to the visitor
Daylesford has two distinct shopping
precincts; an upper and lower that makes the town interesting. 
Daylesford was founded in 1852 with the finding of
gold in areas now occupied by Lake Daylesford. The area was initially
called Wombat Flat. In 1854 Government Surveyor Fraser laid out a town
site of 80 square chains and called it 'Wombat'. However it is
believed that in 1855 the name changed from Wombat to Daylesford after
a town in Worcester, England.
Here are some great examples of heritage buildings in
Daylesford.    
Due to it being located in mountains, formed by
volcanic activity about five million years ago, the region contains as
much as 80% of all the mineral springs in Victoria. Not long after
settlement Daylesford had been noted for these mineral springs.
Daylesford has some great examples of classic turn of
the century Churches .
The Catholic is a great example.  
The United
and Anglican
are undated but old. The old Presbyterian is in danger of being lost.
The Hotels are really great old classic historic pubs,
but most are undated. Great pubs though.   
The Daylesford War Memorial though a little modest has
great profile in the division point of the two shopping precincts.
The Daylesford Museum is included within the Visitor
Centre. A visit is advised.
There is a lot to delight in when visiting Daylesford
and an overnight is recommended.
Heritage diary
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