Population 270 (2011 census) Postal code 3714 | Postcode(s) 3714 Local time Wednesday 7:14 PM | |
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Location 114 km (71 mi) N of Melbourne76 km (47 mi) SE of Seymour34 km (21 mi) N of Marysville12 km (7 mi) S of Alexandra Weather 31°C, Wind S at 13 km/h, 21% Humidity | ||
Acheron is a small town in Victoria, Australia. At the 2011 census, Acheron had a population of 270.
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Map of Acheron VIC 3714, Australia
Overview
It is located along the Maroondah Highway, near the junction of Acheron River and Goulburn River. The town was initially known as Acheron Lower, with Acheron Upper being what is now known as Taggerty. Both towns developed following the discovery of gold in Acheron River in 1870. Acheron Post Office opened on 15 April 1876 and was renamed Taggerty in 1893. Acheron Lower Post Office opened in 1884, was renamed Acheron in 1894 and closed in 1974.
The town was affected by the Black Friday bushfires of 1939. Seven people died near the town while fleeing the fires.
References
Acheron, Victoria Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA