Horseshoe, Western Australia facts for kids
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 Horseshoe
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1901 |
| Elevation | 568 m (1,864 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Meekatharra |
| State electorate(s) | North West |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Horseshoe is a "ghost town" in Western Australia. It's located in the Murchison goldfields, which is part of the Mid West region. You can find it between the towns of Meekatharra and Newman. It's also very close to the Peak Hill goldfields.
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The Story of Horseshoe
Finding Gold and Starting a Town
People first found gold near Horseshoe in 1897. The government then looked for a good spot to build a town in 1898. But the people living there didn't like that spot! They wanted a different area. So, a new place was checked out. The town of Horseshoe was officially created in 1901.
Early Days and Population
In 1898, about 60 people lived in Horseshoe. Interestingly, they were all men!
Nicknames for Horseshoe
Horseshoe had a couple of nicknames. People often called it Horseshoe Bend. This was because one of the first mining areas there was shaped like a horseshoe. Another common nickname was just The Shoe.
Other Ghost Towns Nearby
Horseshoe is just one of many ghost towns in this part of Australia. Other abandoned towns nearby include Peak Hill, Gabanintha, Abbotts, and Garden Gully.
