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Upper Horton is a very small village and surrounding agricultural area located by the Horton River in northern New South Wales, Australia. The community of Upper Horton lies high in the Horton River Valley. It is accessed from the Fossickers Way with the turnoff 13 km north of Barraba and a journey of 19 km to the village.
The village does not have a school. Children from the area travel to Barraba for school. The Upper Horton district is included within Gwydir Shire local government area which is centred in Bingara.
The major event of the village is the very popular and highly regarded New Years Day Rodeo.
Upper Horton Post Office opened on 1 September 1899.[2]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Upper Horton (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
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