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The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Cowan

Suburb

Far northern suburb surrounded by national park. Its name is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning 'opposite', 'other side' or 'big water'.

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Property
Administered by
Hornsby Shire Council
Part of
Hornsby Shire
Type
Suburb

Cowan

CC BY-SA 2.0
by
Joan Rowland
,
2008

Originally the land of the Guringai people, Cowan was explored by botanist George Caley in 1805, and its timber harvested for use in coach building. After the railway came through in 1901 it became a popular holiday and picnic spot, with bushland surrounding the town.

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