Jericho, Queensland
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Jericho Queensland |
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Population | 369 (2011 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 4728 |
Elevation | 352 m (1,155 ft) |
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LGA(s) | Barcaldine Region |
State electorate(s) | Gregory |
Federal Division(s) | Flynn |
Jericho is a rural village situated on the Capricorn Highway in Central West Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 census, Jericho and the surrounding region had a population of 369.[1]
History
The first exploration by Europeans was by Major Thomas Mitchell who passed through the area in 1846. By the 1850s settlers had moved in.
Jericho Post Office opened on 2 July 1885 (a receiving office had been open from 1884).[2]
In December 2010, half of the town's houses were indundated by floods.[3]
Facilities
Jericho has a public library, drive in theatre, park, swimming pool, town hall and showground.[4]
Tourist attractions
Crystal Trumpeters and the statue of Joshua are both located within Jericho.[5]
References
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