Molong
Take another look back into the past when you visit the olde worlde charm of 'Molong', with its many poplar trees and lovely, rolling countryside.
Another point of history and interest is the grave of Aboriginal guide to Thomas Mitchell, Yuranigh. Described by Mitchell as "guide, companion and friend", Yuranigh accompanied him on his expedition to Queensland in 1845. When Mitchell heard of his death, he paid for the headstone on his grave, which you will find a short distance from town. Yuranigh was buried according to custom with carved trees at each corner of his grave which indicate he was a man of special honour.
The main street, being early Austen-European is classified by the National Trust and you will discover many other beautiful historic buildings scattered throughout the town.
Still known for its wool, wheat and wine Molong began as a government stockyard in 1845. In the same year the first metalliferous working in New South Wales - a copper mine opened. The first land grant was awarded in 1832 to Larras Lee, and you will find the stone entrance by the highway.
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