The Cumberland Hotel is a gorgeous old weatherboard pub in Smeaton, Victoria. It's a beautiful sight along the drive through town, and a great place to stop in for a drink or a meal.
Be sure to check out the beautiful nearby Andersons Mill and
Smeaton Bridge while you're in the area!
A Golden Way Heritage Trail sign stands over the road from the Cumberland Hotel and displays an 1890s photograph of Smeaton.
The sign displays the following text:
CUMBERLAND HOTEL - SMEATON CIRCA 1890s
In 1838 Captain John Hepburn arrived with sheep to settle in the Smeaton District with its 'seven hills'. In 1851 Gold Fever hit the District and over the next 3 decades gold, particularly the rich deep lead mines of the 'Berry Lead', sustained the growth of the district.
Pictured is the former 2 storey hotel on the corner of Main Road and Clunes Road. In the background is a Saddler/Bookmakers shop, and other shops. A short distances to the south, is the historic bluestone Andersons Mill 1862, that operated till 1957, and the impressive Stone Arch Bridge over Birch's Creek.
A stone pioneer memorial monument stands alongside the information sign as well.
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