Arriving at Glengowan today it is difficult to imagine that it was once the epicentre of the thriving village of Moorilda, known until 1883 as Teapot Swamp. Although there is little now remaining of the original community, records show that it once supported a Flour Mill, General Store and Post Office, a School (opened in 1867) and three separate churches.

The Grevilles Post Office directory of 1872 shows that Teapot Swamp claimed many different professions among its residents including: farmers, carriers, millers, an architect, a surveyor, blacksmith, farrier, bookmaker, saddler and teacher. From 1872 until 1893 there was also a hotel at Teapot Swamp which was located in the vicinity of the Glengowan woolshed yards. Also in this area according to family legend was a racecourse which took in the original station paddocks at Glengowan and terminated sensibly, at the Teapot Swamp Inn.

The Moorilda History project focuses on the historical development of Glengowan and Moorilda. Although very much in its infancy, the aim of the project is to eventually research all of the known buildings in the area and to document fully those that remain, including the School and the churches.
Sandra would love to hear from anyone who has any information about Moorilda or Teapot Swamp including any families who may have had ancestors living here.

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