Spencer Township, Central Coast

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[edit] Spencer

Country: Australia
State: New South Wales
Location: 33°45′S 151°140′E
Council: Gosford City
Postcodes: 2775

Spencer is a farming district town 105 km north of Sydney, Australia, on the Central Coast of New South Wales (33.45° S 151.140° E. Situated on the Mangrove Creek off the Hawkesbury River. Surrounding towns include Wisemans Ferry, Mangrove Mountain and Somersby.

[edit] History

Spencer is a township presumed to be named for the Parish in which it is situated. Originally this area was known as Fernleigh. The true name origin of Spencer is unclear, but it is believed to be named after George John Spencer, second Earl Spencer (1758-1834), who was first Lord of the admiralty in 1794, and who held this position until 1810. He was a mentor of Lord Nelson, and oversaw many of the Royal Navy's victories over the French.

[edit] Economy

Economy is rural based with farming and fishing as its main source of income. Tourism is a growing concern that is based around the history of the area and the beautiful scenery.