Yass, Rural administrative hub in Southern Tablelands, Australia.
Yass spreads along the banks of the Yass River, featuring wide streets lined with Victorian and Edwardian buildings against rolling hills.
The settlement began in 1830 at the crossing point of the early Sydney-Melbourne road over the Yass River, becoming an official town in 1837.
The name Yass originates from the Aboriginal word 'Yarrh,' meaning running water, reflecting the indigenous connection to the river system.
The administrative center sits three hours from Sydney by car and contains multiple government offices serving the surrounding Yass Valley region.
The region maintains numerous flour mills from the 1800s, including the preserved Barber's Mill, marking its significance in early Australian agriculture.
Location: Yass Valley Council
Location: New South Wales
Location: Yass
Elevation above the sea: 486 m
Part of: Southern Highlands
Shares border with: Manton, Bowning, Bango, Good Hope, Marchmont
GPS coordinates: -34.82028,148.91361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51
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