Krondorf, South Australia facts for kids
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A thatched roof barn in 2006 at Krondorf, South Australia
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 Krondorf
Location in South Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 5352 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Barossa Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Schubert | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Barker | ||||||||||||||
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Krondorf is a small place, also called a locality, located in the famous Barossa Valley in South Australia. Its name comes from a German word that means 'Crown's village'.
Krondorf's History
Krondorf has an interesting past, especially when it comes to its name!
A Changing Name
Before 1918, this area might have been called Kronsdorf. But in 1918, during World War I, many Australian place names that sounded German were changed. Krondorf's name was changed to Kabminye. This new name is an Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'stars'.
Another name suggested for the area was Blennerhassett. This was to honor Lady Galway, who was the wife of the Governor of South Australia. However, the name Kabminye was chosen instead.
Many years later, in 1975, the name was changed back to Krondorf.
Early Settlers and Buildings
Krondorf (or Kronsdorf, as it was known then) was first settled in 1847. German people from a nearby town called Bethany moved there to start a new community.
In 1864, a Lutheran church called Zum Kripplein Christi was built. It served the community for many years but closed its doors in 1955. Today, the old church has been given a new life! The owners of Charles Melton Wines, a local winery, have renovated it. Now, you can even stay there as bed-and-breakfast accommodation.
