SKIPTON
Skipton is the next town encounted
when traveling the Ballarat to Hamilton route. Skipton enjoys the
benefit of having most essential services. Skipton is situated in a
valley environment that helps to give the town character. There is
also plenty of evidence that Skipton is a community oriented town.
Skipton is named
after Skipton in England. And is known as "the home of the Platypus.”

Skipton was first established in 1839 as a pastoral
run and a town site was surveyed in 1852. The town was settled some
years later and the Post Office opened on 6 March 1858.
Fine wool is the main agricultural product of the
Skipton area. A rail trail allows cyclists to ride between Skipton and
Ballarat, but this facility was not observed.
A number of Skipton residences and businesses were
damaged in the floods on Sunday 5 September, 2010. Skipton Hotel
cellars were flooded and water damaged some of the hotel carpets on
the ground floor. A nice looking and beckoning pub this.
Henry Bolte the longest serving Premier of Victoria
grew up in Skipton. Again there was no visual display or accord was
noted.
The Presbyterian Church is a magnificent and century
plus building. Be sure to check out the Gargoyles, all mostly intact .  
The Catholic
and Anglican
are both near century old churches.
The Skipton Museum and Historical Society is located
over the bridge when heading west.
 
The Skipton War Memorial is a modern and worthy
acknowledgment to those that served. 
Skipton is a nice spot and there is plenty to observe.
Allow time when visiting to get the most out of the visit.
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