Why Singleton?
A town with its roots in the 1820s on the Hunter River. Every fact sourced.
- Two councils became one
Singleton Shire was established on 1 January 1976 by merging Patrick Plains Shire and the Municipality of Singleton.Source: Wikipedia
- Named after Ben Singleton
The town is named after Ben Singleton, who explored the area in the 1820s and began occupying the land in 1821.Source: Wikipedia
- A flour mill on the Hunter
Ben Singleton started an agistment (paid grazing) business on the Hunter River in 1823 and a flour mill in 1827. By 1829 the town had a post office and an inn.Source: Wikipedia
- Wanaruah country
Singleton Council acknowledges the Wanaruah (Wonnarua) people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land.Source: Singleton Council
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