Laggan, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Laggan New South Wales
Laggan Location in New South Wales
Population	358 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2583
Elevation	900 m (2,953 ft)
Location	165 km (103 mi) SW of Sydney 43 km (27 mi) NW of Goulburn 8 km (5 mi) NE of Crookwell 111 km (69 mi) S of Bathurst
LGA(s)	Upper Lachlan Shire
State electorate(s)	Goulburn
Federal Division(s)	Hume
Localities around Laggan: Binda Fullerton Golspie Binda Laggan Taralga Crookwell Crookwell Roslyn

Laggan is a small village in New South Wales, Australia. It is located in a region called the Southern Tablelands. In 2016, about 358 people lived there. This area is the traditional land of the Gundungurra people.

Laggan has its own small primary school. You can find many old buildings here. These include the original police barracks from around 1837. There is also a mill that has been rebuilt. Each month, the Laggan Village Markets are held at the memorial hall.

Laggan was first settled for farming, especially for raising sheep and cattle. It also served as a stop for convicts. They were building roads between the towns of Bathurst and Goulburn. Today, Laggan is a popular place for tourists to visit. In the 1860s, annual ploughing matches were held in Laggan.

Hotels in Laggan's History

Laggan had several hotels that were important meeting places. They offered food, drinks, and a place to stay for travellers.

The Rose, Thistle and Shamrock Inn

One of the very first hotels in Laggan was called the Rose, Thistle and Shamrock Inn. It was owned by R. J. Sheriff. In 1855, he put the hotel up for auction. The advertisement said it was a stone house. Daniel O'Brien owned the inn in January 1859. By 1883, he was given the official licence to run it.

The Sportsmans Arms

Another hotel was the Sportsmans Arms. It was open for business in 1863. John S. Paris held the licence for this hotel. Before him, Sir Colin Campbell had run it. By October 1865, Robert Stephenson was granted the licence. He kept it until May 27, 1874. After him, Thomas McCormack took over the licence.

Churches in Laggan

Laggan has a history of different churches. They were important places for the community to gather.

Church of England (All Saints)

The first stone for the Church of England in Laggan was laid on November 5, 1922. This special event marked the start of building the church. The stone has words carved into it that say: "A. D. M. G. All Saints: Laggan. This stone was laid by the Lord Bishop of Goulburn on Nov. 5th 1922."

Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church in Laggan opened its doors on December 14, 1876. The foundation stone for this church had been laid about six months earlier.

Roman Catholic Church

The first Roman Catholic Church in Laggan was built in a style called Gothic. It was opened by Rev. Father McAlroy on March 26, 1865. A newer Roman Catholic Church building was later built on McAlister Road. Dr. Barry officially opened this new church on June 21, 1925.

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  A pub in Laggan, New South Wales.