Linden, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Linden Blue Mountains, New South Wales
Linden Lodge (1865)
Linden Location in New South Wales
Population	471 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	2778
Elevation	526 m (1,726 ft)
Location	82 km (51 mi) W of Sydney CBD 23 km (14 mi) E of Katoomba
LGA(s)	City of Blue Mountains
State electorate(s)	Blue Mountains
Federal Division(s)	Macquarie
Suburbs around Linden: Blue Mountains National Park Faulconbridge Woodford Linden Blue Mountains National Park

Linden is a small village located in the beautiful Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Blue Mountains, about 82 kilometers (51 miles) west of Sydney and 23 kilometers (14 miles) east of Katoomba.

The village is situated on the Great Western Highway, a major road. It also has a railway station on the Main Western railway line. This means you can easily reach Linden by train using NSW TrainLink's Blue Mountains Line. Linden shares its post office and the postcode 2778 with the nearby village of Woodford. In 2021, about 471 people lived in Linden.

Discovering Linden's Past

How Linden Got Its Name

The railway station in Linden was built in 1874. It was named after a special house called Linden Lodge. This house was built in 1865 by a local businessman named William Jolley Henderson. Before it was called Linden, the area was known as Seventeen Mile Hollow. This was because it was located 17 miles (about 27 kilometers) from the Nepean River. There was even a tollhouse here in 1849, where people paid to use the road. It was taken down in the 1860s when the railway was being built.

Local Landmarks and Stories

Linden is close to some interesting historical spots. One is the grave of John Donohoe, who was a convict working on the roads. He passed away on June 25, 1837.

Another nearby place is Caley's Repulse. This is a pile of rocks shaped like a pyramid. For a long time, people thought it was built by Aboriginal people. However, some historians now believe this is not true. They think the pile of rocks was actually made in 1912 by a group from the Royal Australian Historical Society, who might have built it in the wrong spot.

Other cool places to visit nearby include King's Cave and the Linden Observatory. Linden Creek is also a notable feature. It carves a deep valley on the north side of Linden and flows into the Grose River.

Important Heritage Sites

Linden has several places that are protected because of their historical or cultural importance. These are called heritage-listed sites:

• Blue Mountains National Park: This park includes many important Blue Mountains walking tracks.
• 91–111 Glossop Road: This is where you'll find the Linden Observatory Complex.
• Off Railway Parade: This area includes parts of Cox's Road and Early Deviations - Linden, Linden Precinct. Cox's Road was one of the first roads built across the Blue Mountains.

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  Donohoe's Grave

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  Kings Cave