Campbelltown (pop. 177,879) is a city in New South Wales, Australia. It lies 33 miles (53 kilometers) southwest of Sydney. About 146,000 people live in the area. New South Wales Governor Lachlan Macquarie founded Campbelltown in 1820. He named the town in honor of his wife, whose maiden name was Campbell. The city’s historic buildings include St. Peter’s Anglican Church, which was completed in 1823.
Each November, the city hosts the Festival of Fisher’s Ghost. The festival celebrates a local legend and features a parade, a street fair, a carnival, and other attractions. The Campbelltown Arts Centre features artwork exhibitions and educational programs as well as dance, music, and theater performances.
See also Fisher’s ghost.
