Sandergrove, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sandergrove South Australia
Sandergrove Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5255
Elevation	43 m (141 ft)
Location	9 km (6 mi) S of Strathalbyn
LGA(s)	Alexandrina Council
Region	Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
County	Hindmarsh
State electorate(s)	Heysen
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Localities around Sandergrove: Strathalbyn Strathalbyn Strathalbyn Ashbourne Finniss Sandergrove Angas Plains Nurragi Finniss Finniss Nurragi
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Sandergrove is a small place, also called a 'locality,' in the state of South Australia, Australia. It's located about 9 kilometers (or 5.5 miles) south of a town called Strathalbyn. Sandergrove was once an important spot for trains. It was a 'junction,' which means it was where the Victor Harbor railway line connected with another line, the Milang railway line. These railway lines were approved in 1881, but they stopped running trains in 1970.

Today, the north-western end of the Nurragi Conservation Reserve is found at Sandergrove. This reserve is a special protected area that follows the path of the old Milang railway line. It's now used as a rail trail, which is a path for walking or cycling where a railway line used to be.

History of Sandergrove

Sandergrove has a simple but interesting history, especially concerning its community buildings.

Early Churches

In 1863, a church in Sandergrove was part of the Strathalbyn Methodist circuit. This means it was connected to a group of Methodist churches in the area. The church was still active in 1900. However, by 1963, it was no longer part of that church group.

Sandergrove School

A primary school for children opened in Sandergrove in 1923. This school helped educate the local kids for many years. However, like many small country schools, it has since closed down.