Maryvale, South Australia facts for kids
Maryvale is a small rural area in South Australia. It's located in the Eyre and Western regions of the state. This area is managed by the District Council of Streaky Bay. Maryvale was officially created in April 2001. It got its name from the historic Maryvale Homestead, a very old farm property.
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 Maryvale
Location in South Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 5680 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 24 km (15 mi) east of Streaky Bay | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | District Council of Streaky Bay | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Flinders | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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Maryvale Station's Past
Maryvale is named after the important Maryvale Station. This station has been a working farm since at least the 1860s. In 1863, two well-known people, William Austin Horn and John Morphett, became its owners.
The buildings at Maryvale Station are very old and special. They include the main house (homestead), a school, a shed for shearing sheep, and living quarters for the shearers. These buildings are so important that they are listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. This means they are protected because of their historical value.
