GRANGE INN, DIGBY RD, HAMILTON

27-37 DIGBY ROAD HAMILTON, SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE

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    GRANGE INN, DIGBY RD, HAMILTON - History

    The Grange Inn was opened in 1843 as the first permanent building at the Grange later to become Hamilton. With extensions, and various proprietors, the Grange Inn remained as an Inn until 1863 when it was flooded by the creek and abandoned (Ian Balck, pers. comm. feb/09).

    Interpretation of Site

    GRANGE INN, DIGBY RD, HAMILTON - Interpretation of Site

    Site of the Inn which was the first permanent building at the Grange, although no features remain of any of the buildings.

    Historical Significance

    GRANGE INN, DIGBY RD, HAMILTON - Historical Significance

    The site is historically significant as the site of the first Inn in the area which the town was subsequently named after. Represents early settlement of the Hamilton region.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    GRANGE INN, DIGBY RD, HAMILTON - Heritage Inventory Description

    Site of first permanent settlement in the Hamilton District, c 1842, including the Grange Inn, a blacksmith's and a store. Still existed in 1948 but since demolished.

    Heritage Inventory Significance: Regional

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