Magdala, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Magdala South Australia
Former homestead immediately south of the intersection of Roennfeldt and Owen roads
Magdala Location in South Australia
Established	1890s
Postcode(s)	5400
Location	20 km (12 mi) N of Gawler
LGA(s)	Light Regional Council
State electorate(s)	Light
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Localities around Magdala: Hamley Bridge Linwood Pinkerton Plains Magdala Morn Hill Wasleys Templers

Magdala is a small area in South Australia. It used to be a settlement, which means a place where people lived and had buildings. Today, it is mostly a rural area. Magdala is located about 20 kilometers north of a larger town called Gawler.

Exploring Magdala's Past

Magdala has an interesting history, even though not much of the original settlement remains today. It was once a small community with important buildings.

When Magdala Began

The settlement of Magdala started in the 1890s. This was a time when many new communities were forming in Australia. People moved to these areas to farm or work.

The Old School and Church

Magdala once had a school where children learned. This school was open from 1903 until 1940. There was also a church in the settlement. These places were important for the people living there.

Magdala's Location

Magdala is found on the road that connects Templers to Hamley Bridge. A railway line, called the Roseworthy-Peterborough railway line, also goes through the area. Railways were very important for travel and moving goods in the past.

What Remains Today

While the school and church are no longer there, one important part of the old settlement still exists.

The Magdala Cemetery

Today, the only remaining part of the original Magdala settlement is its cemetery. A cemetery is a place where people are buried. It helps us remember the people who lived in Magdala long ago.