Darlington, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Darlington Adelaide, South Australia
Flagstaff Hill Road, Darlington
Postcode(s)	5047
Location	14 km (9 mi) south of Adelaide city centre
LGA(s)	City of Marion City of Onkaparinga
Region	Southern Adelaide
County	Adelaide
State electorate(s)	Black
Federal Division(s)	Boothby Kingston
Suburbs around Darlington: Seacombe Gardens Sturt Bedford Park Seacombe Heights Darlington Flagstaff Hill O'Halloran Hill

Darlington is a suburb in Adelaide, South Australia. It's a special place because it used to be the main southern entrance to Adelaide. Imagine a busy gateway where many roads meet! Part of Darlington is in the City of Onkaparinga and another part is in the City of Marion. This area has seen many changes, including big road upgrades to make travel smoother.

Discovering Darlington: Where is it and what's it like?

Darlington is a suburb located about 14 kilometers south of the Adelaide city centre. It's known for being a key meeting point for several important roads. These include Main South Road, Flagstaff Road, Seacombe Road, Diagonal Road, and Marion Road. For many years, it was like the "front door" to Adelaide for people coming from the south. Many service stations used to be here.

What are the main roads in Darlington?

Darlington is a hub where many important roads come together.

• Flagstaff Road joins Main South Road from the south.
• Seacombe Road comes in from the west.
• Diagonal Road connects from the northwest.
• Marion Road joins from the north.
• Main South Road continues northeast through the area.

Recent upgrades have made these roads easier to use.

Houses in Darlington

How did Darlington get its name?

The village of Darlington was created around 1851. It was named by a man called Samuel William Lewis. He owned a local pub called the Flagstaff Inn. Samuel named the area after a market town called Darlington in North East England.

Who was Samuel William Lewis?

Samuel William Lewis was an important person in early Darlington. He was the owner of the Flagstaff Inn during several periods, from 1848 to 1853, and again from 1858 to 1864. Besides running the inn, Samuel was also a skilled stone mason.

What famous monuments did Samuel Lewis build?

As a stone mason, Samuel William Lewis was hired to build the first two public memorials in the colony of South Australia.

• The first memorial was for Colonel William Light. It was built in 1843 over his grave in Light Square.
• The second monument was for Matthew Flinders. This one was built in 1844 at Stamford Hill, near Port Lincoln.