Acheron, Victoria

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Acheron
Victoria
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Acheron
Coordinates 37°15′S145°42′E / 37.250°S 145.700°E / -37.250; 145.700 Coordinates: 37°15′S145°42′E / 37.250°S 145.700°E / -37.250; 145.700
Population171 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 3714
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Murrindindi
State electorate(s) Eildon
Federal division(s) Indi

Acheron is a small town in Victoria, Australia. At the 2016 census, Acheron had a population of 173. [1]

Overview

The town is located along the Maroondah Highway, near the junction of Acheron River and Goulburn River. It was initially known as Acheron Lower, with Acheron Upper being what is now known as Taggerty. Both towns developed following the discovery of gold in Acheron River in 1870. Acheron Post Office opened on 15 April 1876 and was renamed Taggerty in 1893. Acheron Lower Post Office opened in 1884, was renamed Acheron in 1894 and closed in 1974. [2]

The town was affected by the Black Friday bushfires of 1939. Seven people died near the town while fleeing the fires.

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References

  1. 1 2 "2016 Census QuickStats Acheron". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  2. Phoenix Auictions History, Post Office List , retrieved 10 April 2021