Alma, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alma South Australia
Farmland in Alma
Alma Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5401
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACDT (UTC+10:30)
Location	7 km (4 mi) E of Owen
LGA(s)	Wakefield RC Clare & Gilbert Valleys DC
State electorate(s)	Goyder
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Localities around Alma: Balaklava Salter Springs Giles Corner Owen Alma Tarlee Stockyard Creek Hamley Bridge Stockport

Alma is a small town in South Australia. It is located about halfway between the Wakefield River to the north and the River Light to the south. The town, along with nearby areas like Alma South and Alma Plains, was named after the cadastral Hundred of Alma. This area, in turn, got its name from the Battle of the Alma. This battle was an important victory for allied forces during the Crimean War.

Alma is located about 74 kilometers (46 miles) from Adelaide, a major city in South Australia. The town covers an area of about 102.786 square kilometers (39.6 square miles). Around 75 people live in Alma.

Past Churches of Alma

Today, there are no churches operating in the Alma area. However, in the past, several churches served the community. Some of these churches also had cemeteries nearby.

Former Church Buildings

• The Church of Christ was active from 1862 to 1938. It was located at the corner of Branson Road and Alma South Road.
• The Congregational Church at Alma Plains operated from 1865 to 1928. This church was found at the corner of Almond Tree Road and Freebairn Road.
  • A new Congregational Church building replaced the old one in Alma township. It was located at the corner of Alma Road and Almond Tree Road and was used from 1928 to 1972.
• The Primitive Methodist Church had its original building built in 1866. It was replaced by a new building in 1878. This church was at the corner of Owen Road and McKenzie Road.

Notable People from Alma

Many interesting people have lived in or come from Alma. Here are a few who became well-known:

Robert Caldwell: Farmer and Politician

• Robert Caldwell was a farmer who also became a politician. This means he helped make decisions for the government and community.

James Gilbert Woolcock: Mining Expert

• James Gilbert Woolcock was a metallurgist and mining engineer. A metallurgist studies metals, and a mining engineer designs and manages mines. He also worked as a mining consultant, giving advice to others in the mining industry.