Saddleworth, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids SaddleworthSouth Australia |
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Belvidere Road, the main street of Saddleworth
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 Saddleworth
Location in South Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 5413 |
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| LGA(s) | District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| State electorate(s) | Frome |
| Federal Division(s) | Grey |
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Saddleworth is a small town located in the Mid North region of South Australia. It sits right on the Gilbert River. Saddleworth is part of an area known as the Gilbert Valley. This valley also includes nearby towns like Riverton, Rhynie, and Tarlee. The main road, called the Barrier Highway, goes right through the town. In 2016, about 470 people lived in Saddleworth.
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History of Saddleworth
Saddleworth was first created as a stop on the road to Burra. Burra was an important mining town back then. The town got its name from a local farm called Saddleworth Lodge. This farm was named after a place in Yorkshire, England.
How Saddleworth Got Its Name
The name "Saddleworth" comes from a civil parish in England. This English parish is near the Pennine mountains. Joseph Dunn was the first person to get a license to open a new Saddleworth Lodge. This happened in March 1846.
Railway Connection
A railway line, called the Burra railway line, used to pass through Saddleworth. This railway was active from 1870 until the early 2000s. It helped connect the town to other places.
Things to See and Do
Saddleworth has a few interesting places to visit.
Saddleworth Museum
There is an old store on the Barrier Highway that has been turned into a museum. This museum shares the history of Saddleworth. It also tells stories about nearby towns like Waterloo, Marrabel, and Manoora. It's a great place to learn about the past.
Heritage Walking Trail
The town has a special 3-kilometer long Heritage Walking Trail. This trail helps you explore the history of the area. It gives you a good look into how the town used to be.
Local Government and Representation
Saddleworth is part of the District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys. This is the local government body that helps manage the town. For state government elections, Saddleworth is in the Electoral district of Frome. For federal government elections, it is in the Division of Grey.
Recent News
In May 2016, the local store in Saddleworth caught fire and burned down. This store was also where the town's Post Office was located.
Gallery
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Gilbert River Bridge
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Lutheran Church
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A church building
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Baptist Church
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The local museum
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The Literary Institute
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The War memorial
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The Saddleworth Hotel
