Over the years, present day Tahmoor has had many names including Myrtle Creek, Bargo, Bargo West, Cordeaux, Bronzewing Park and finally Tahmoor, a local Aboriginal word for Bronzewinged Pigeon. Although it is a modern town, there are intriguing pockets of history and general interest. It boasts the oldest house in the Shire, the Travellers Inn, now privately owned. A cycleway links Tahmoor with nearby Thirlmere.