Whites Flat, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Whites Flat South Australia
Whites Flat Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5607
LGA(s)	District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula
Region	Eyre Western
County	Flinders
State electorate(s)	Flinders
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Localities around Whites Flat: Koppio Koppio Koppio Wanilla Whites Flat Whites River Louth Bay Charlton Gully Charlton Gully Poonindie
Footnotes	Coordinates

Whites Flat (also called White Flat) is a small country area in the Eyre and Western region of South Australia. It is part of the District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula. This area got its official name in October 2003. It was named after Samuel White, who was a person who raised sheep or cattle in the past.

What to See in Whites Flat

Whites Flat is home to a few important places.

Tod Reservoir

One of the main features here is the Tod Reservoir. A reservoir is a large lake built to store water, often for drinking.

Tucknott Scrub Conservation Park

You can also find the Tucknott Scrub Conservation Park in the north-west part of Whites Flat. This park helps protect nature and wildlife.

A Look Back at Whites Flat's History

Whites Flat has a simple but interesting history, especially concerning its post office and community hall.

The Old Post Office

The Whites Flat Post Office first opened on October 1, 1897. In 1915, Whites Flat was a very small place. It had just a post office and a local hall. The hall was used for many things. It was a school, a church, a place for dances, and where people gave talks. All this was for fewer than twelve people living there! Local residents built the hall themselves.

The school stayed open for many years. In 1942, during World War II, trenches were dug for students to hide in if there were air raids. In 1950, people still talked about the "tiny little post office at White Flat." They hoped this old building with a thatched roof would never be torn down.

Where is the Post Office Now?

The post office in Whites Flat is now closed. However, the building itself still exists! It was known as the "smallest post office in Australia." This little building was moved to the Koppio Smithy Museum in nearby Koppio. The museum is owned by the National Trust of South Australia.

The Community Hall Today

Even though the post office moved, the White Flat Community Hall is still open. It continues to be a place for people in the community to gather.