Verdun, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Verdun South Australia
Onkaparinga Valley Road at Verdun
Verdun Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5245
LGA(s)	Adelaide Hills Council
State electorate(s)	Kavel
Federal Division(s)	Mayo

Verdun is a small town located in the beautiful Adelaide Hills in South Australia, Australia. It sits on a road that connects two other towns, Hahndorf and Balhannah. In 2011, about 662 people lived in Verdun.

Discovering Verdun

Verdun is located about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from Hahndorf. It is also about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Bridgewater. The town has a few important places for its residents and visitors.

What You'll Find in Verdun

• A local school where kids learn.
• A pub, which is a place where adults can relax.
• A licensed café and restaurant. This building used to be a gas station and a general store.
• Another café across the road from the pub.
• A busy restaurant called Grunthal. This name is a nod to Verdun's original German name. It is located near the main freeway.

A Bit of History: How Verdun Got Its Name

Verdun was not always called Verdun. It was first known as Grunthal. This name was given by the Prussian settlers who founded the town many years ago.

However, in 1917, the town's name was changed. This happened during the First World War. The new name, Verdun, was chosen to remember one of the biggest and bloodiest battles of that war, the Battle of Verdun. This battle took place in France.

Schools in Verdun

The Hills Christian Community School is an important part of Verdun. It first opened its doors in February 1983. This school is built on the same site where the former Verdun Primary School used to be.