The Eidsvold Historical Complex
Today the town's main attraction the Historical Complex incorporates the George Schafer Collection of minerals, gems, bottles, antiquated tools, seven heritage buildings, a railway siding with old rolling stock, and interesting memorabilia. Schafer, who has collected for most of his life, bequethed his collection to the town.
Knockbreak Homestead is one of the major attractions. Built in 1859 or early 1860 by Guthrie Sinclair, it was moved to the present site and is a fine example of a pioneer's slab hut. The complex is located in Mt Rose St, tel: (07) 4165 1311. If closed go to the Library Tourist Information or ring them on (07) 4165 7233.
Eidsvold Entertainment Centre
One of the real curiosities of the town is the Eidsvold Entertainment Centre on the main street. There is the odd juxtaposition of a picture theatre in the middle with a hardware shop on one side and an oils and batteries shop on the other.
Hitching Rail
Across the road is Alice Maslens Hitching Rail which the council erected in 1980 for an old woman who, in the age of the motor car, still brought her horse and sulky into town.
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