Sodwalls, New South Wales facts for kids
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 Sodwalls
Location in New South Wales
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| Postcode(s) | 2790 |
| Elevation | 925 m (3,035 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | City of Lithgow |
| State electorate(s) | Bathurst |
| Federal Division(s) | Calare |
Sodwalls is a small village, also called a hamlet, located in New South Wales, Australia. It's a quiet place with an interesting history.
Sodwalls is about 150 kilometers (93 miles) west of Sydney, which is the capital city of New South Wales. It's also just 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of the city of Lithgow.
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A Glimpse into Sodwalls' Past
Have you ever wondered how Sodwalls got its name? Local historians say that between 1827 and 1829, a special house was built here. This house had walls made of sod (chunks of earth with grass) and a roof made of grass. It was built for troopers, who were like early police officers, on a road called Major Lockyers Road. They called this unique house ‘Sodwalls,’ and that's how the area got its name!
The Railway Connection
Sodwalls used to have its own railway station. This station was part of the Main Western railway line, an important train track in New South Wales. Today, the Central West XPT train still uses this line. It travels from Sydney all the way to Dubbo. When it passes through the Sodwalls area, it stops at Rydal to the east and Tarana to the west.
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towards Bourke
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Main Western Line | Rydal
towards Sydney
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A Notable Person from Sodwalls
Did you know that a very special person was born in Sodwalls? Her name was Theresa (Cissie) McLaughlin, born in 1890. She became a Catholic nun and was known as Sister Theresa. She later became the leader, or "superior," of a group called Our Lady's Nurses for the Poor in Sydney. This group helped people who were sick and in need.
Protecting History
Sodwalls has some important historical places that are protected. These are called "heritage-listed sites." One of these special places is off Cuthill Road. It's part of the Cox's Road and Early Deviations - Sodwalls, Fish River Descent Precinct. These sites help us remember and learn about the past.
