LEVIN
Levin is the ‘capitol’ of Horowhenua
and is a bustling community that is working hard to establish ‘what
Levin and has to offer’. But Levin is not their yet; heritage factors
will ensure Levin will emerge as a must visit where the history of the
area comes to life. Levin has a population of nearly 20k.
Levin is a large ‘small’ town that is
divided by the railway track, with cbd on the west side which also
incorporates highway one and is a very busy main street.
Levin is also a young town and
celebrated its centenary in 2006 and this is evident with the
young churches and no character hotels
and these buildings are all of a young vintage.    but
more importantly that there is not a museum. There is a history, but
not on display as yet.
The War Memorial is also an example of
symbol still trying to find its rightful place and is currently being
‘upgraded’.
The town was named after William
Hort Levi, a director of the Wellington Rail Company who had a strong
connection with the town during the rail construction.
Just south of Levin is the
Southward Car Museum. Now d'ont miss that display. This is first rate. 
Levin, being a major centre
deserves a stopover, and there are numerous coffee houses vying for
your interest
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