South Bowenfels, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids South Bowenfels New South Wales
South Bowenfels Location in New South Wales
Postcode(s)	2790
Elevation	950 m (3,117 ft)
Location	140 km (87 mi) WNW of Sydney 5 km (3 mi) SW of Lithgow 64 km (40 mi) E of Bathurst 32 km (20 mi) NW of Katoomba
LGA(s)	City of Lithgow
State electorate(s)	Bathurst
Federal Division(s)	Calare
Localities around South Bowenfels: Bowenfels Lithgow South Bowenfels Hartley Vale Mount Blaxland Hartley

South Bowenfels is a small area, also called a suburb, located in the City of Lithgow in New South Wales, Australia. It's found about 140 kilometers (around 87 miles) west-northwest of Sydney. This quiet spot is part of the beautiful Blue Mountains region.

A Look Back: The History of South Bowenfels

South Bowenfels has an interesting past! It used to be known by a different name: Old Bowenfels. This suggests that it was one of the first places settled in the area. It's like the "original" part of the Bowenfels area, before the main town of Lithgow grew bigger.

Special Places: Heritage Listings

Old Bowenfels has some very important places that are "heritage-listed." This means they are protected because they have special historical or cultural value. It's a way to make sure these important sites are kept safe for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

The Old School Site

One of these special places is the Bowenfels National School Site at 70 Mudgee Street. This old school site is important because it tells us about education and daily life in the past. It helps us understand how communities like South Bowenfels grew and developed over time.