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Historical Sites of Logan

Beenleigh Historical Village

The City of Logan is one of the fastest growing cities in Queensland, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to forget its past anytime soon. In fact, Logan is home to many great – and diverse – sites where members of the public can learn more about the region’s rich heritage.

From museums to former factories and even a rum distillery, here are some of Logan’s most fascinating historical sites.

Beenleigh Historical Village
Beenleigh Historical Village & Museum
Comprising 20 fantastic buildings, this historical village allows visitors to literally step into a bygone era. Highlights include an 1800s-era school, a post office and general store
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Mayes Cottage
Rusty roof on settlers cottage called Mayes Cottage in Kingston.
This Kingston relic provides a fascinating glimpse into how one of the region’s pioneering families – the Mayes’ – lived way back in the late 1800s and early 1900s
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Logan Village Museum
Logan Village Museum
Hundreds of years’ worth of local history is housed in this little museum, including centuries-old household items and extensive war collections
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Beenleigh Artisan Distillers
Beenleigh Artisan Distillers Eagleby
Perched on the banks of the Albert River at Eagleby, Australia’s oldest rum distillery combines fascinating history with distillery tours and tastings
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Kingston Butter Factory
Kingston Butter Factory red brick building in Kingston
While not much has changed on the outside of this iconic building since 1932, the former factory’s interior and grounds are undergoing a $12 million makeover, due for completion in early 2020
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Logan Village - Beenleigh
Logan Village to Beenleigh art & heritage trail
Twenty fascinating sites feature along this self-guided trail, including the illuminated Forest of Memories art installation plus Logan Village Museum and Beenleigh Historical Village
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Greenbank - Veresdale
Greenbank to Veresdale Heritage Trail
Following the Mt Lindesay Highway, highlights of this trail include Gallipoli’s Mirage commemorative artwork, Tully Memorial Park, and remnants of the old Beaudesert rail line and Veresdale station
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Underwood To Eagleby
This trail is packed with historical sites, including two war memorials at Springwood Park (including one for Indigenous Light Horsemen), plus several historic cemeteries of great local significance
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Logan Central - Kingston
Logan Central to Kingston
Along this trail you’ll come across Mayes Cottage, the Woodridge Station Masters’ Cottage (built in 1886), plus the Woodridge Progress Association Hall, used as a provisional school from 1924-1932
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By Dominique Falk

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