Knotts Crossing is the site of the original township of Katherine. Established in the early 1870s, the original township consisted of a shanty pub and the Overland Telegraph Line Repeater Station. By 1888 the township had grown to include a Hotel, General Store and Police Station. The Crossing was named after Frederick George Knott and his wife Kate who were the first people to farm the north side of the river. They ran the Gallon Licence Store jointly from 1927 until 1935. After George Knott's death Kate ran the store from 1935 until 1948. The alignment of the original road is still visible along with remains that demonstrate the activities of everyday life of the period such as the Wheel Pit in the yard area. In addition, there are three Boab trees that are over 100 years old. They were planted by Tom Pearce from seeds obtained from Bradshaw's Run. It is the site, as a location, which has the primary heritage value. The associated physical elements contribute to make this place of major social significance to the Katherine region and the Northern Territory.

Email: records@ktc.nt.gov.au

Phone: 08 8972 5500

Website: www.ktc.nt.gov.au

Address:
Gorge Road
Katherine, Northern Territory, 0850

Guest Facilities:
Car park

Experiences you can enjoy at Knotts Crossing:
Fishing, Historic/Heritage, Outback