Kojonup Historical Society

The Kojonup Historical Society was established to ensure the stories of both the Noongar Aboriginal people and the settlers of the Kojonup District in the South West of Western Australia are told.

The Kojonup Shire has vested in the Society, the responsibility for three buildings; the ‘Military Barracks’, ‘Elverd Cottage’ and the ‘Old Post Office’, all of which house displays of valuable and significant artefacts, archival material, documents, and photos. Kojonup’s European history began with a detachment of soldiers camping at the Spring in 1837.

• The Military Barracks built by soldiers of the 51st British Regiment in 1845 is Kojonup’s oldest building and has been used as an outpost to assist travellers, a school, a church, a meeting place and a home.
• Elverd Cottage was built in 1854 and is one of only a few remaining examples of cottages built by a Pensioner guard.  Nearby is a Machinery shed, which holds a comprehensive array of Harness equipment, horse drawn vehicles, and early farm implements.
• The Old Post Office in Spring Street holds many historic photos and archival material.

The Kojonup Town Walk – An interesting trail, with 52 historical sites identified with a brief description on plaques along the way.

Gravesite Histories or Historical Sites documents can be viewed on the Cemetery or Documents pages.

First The Spring, All Their Might, Tell Their Worth or Give Them Wings books can be  viewed on the Publications page, however an email to the society is required to purchase the books.

The Society assists other groups within the community, travellers and those undertaking research.  Please refer to the Contacts page.

For opening hours please refer to the Contacts page.