Upper Scamander, Tasmania
History
Upper Scamander was gazetted as a locality in 1964. The district was originally known as Lolla, but the current name was in use by 1855.
It is believed that the name “Scamander” was given by Surveyor-General George Frankland (also known as George Franklin) who was a scholar with an interest in Greek culture.
Geography
The Scamander River forms part of the western boundary before flowing through to the east, where it then forms part of the eastern boundary.
Road infrastructure
Route C421 (Upper Scamander Road / Catos Road) enters from the east and runs north-west to the village, where it turns south-west and runs to the western boundary. From there it follows the western boundary to the south-west corner.
See also
- Scamander, a river god in Greek mythology.
References
- ^ "2016 Census Quick Stats Upper Scamander (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania – Upper Scamander". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1233A", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ "Historica, Tasmania, Australia, 1830". Museums Victoria. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Where in Tasmania? L-Z Page 62" (PDF). Dennison Publications. July 2003. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Upper Scamander, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
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