Dutton, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dutton South Australia
Former blacksmith workshop at Dutton
Dutton Location in South Australia
Established	1866
Postcode(s)	5356
Elevation	84 m (276 ft)
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	6 km (4 mi) N of Truro 24 km (15 mi) S of Eudunda
LGA(s)	Mid Murray Council Regional Council of Goyder
State electorate(s)	Stuart
Federal Division(s)	Barker Grey
Localities around Dutton: Hansborough Eudunda Neales Flat, Frankton St Kitts Dutton Dutton East Truro

Dutton is a small settlement in South Australia. A settlement is a place where people live and have built homes.

This small town is about 6 kilometers (4 miles) north of Truro. It is located on the road that leads to Eudunda. Dutton was first planned and set up in 1866. Land lots were advertised for sale in a German newspaper called Südaustralische Zeitung.

Who Was Dutton Named After?

The area might have been named after Francis Dutton. He was an important person in South Australia's history. Francis Dutton was the Premier of South Australia two times. A Premier is like the leader of the state government.

He also helped start the Kapunda Copper Mine. This mine was very important for the state's economy. Francis Dutton also represented South Australia at a big international exhibition in London in 1862. He was also the Agent-General for South Australia in London. This means he was like an ambassador for the state in the United Kingdom.

Francis Dutton was the younger brother of Frederick Dutton. Frederick owned a large property nearby called Anlaby Station.

Schools in Dutton's History

Dutton once had its own school. The Dutton School opened in 1880. It taught local children for over 20 years before closing in 1903.

Later, another school called Dutton North School opened. This school was built in 1914 near a place called Levi's Water Hole. It was close to the border with Frankton. Dutton North School closed its doors in 1927. The area also had a school run by the Lutheran church.

Historic Buildings in Dutton

Dutton has some old buildings that are very important to its history. These buildings are protected because they show what life was like in the past.

The former St John's Lutheran Manse is one of these buildings. A "manse" is a house where a minister or pastor lives. The old Blacksmith's Shop and Dwelling is also a protected historic site. These buildings are listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. This register helps to keep important historical places safe for future generations.

St John's Lutheran church at Dutton

The Hundred of Dutton

The "Hundred of Dutton" is an old way of dividing up land in South Australia. It's like a special district. This Hundred was officially created on August 12, 1858.