Watervale, South Australia
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| Watervale | |
| LGA: | District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Established: | 1847 |
| Postcode: | 5452 |
| Mayor: | Patricia Jacka |
Watervale () is a town located in the Clare Valley, South Australia, approximately 9 kilometres north of Auburn and 15 kilometres south of Clare. It is surrounded by a number of small wineries and several B&Bs. The Riesling Trail runs past the town to the west, between the Main North Road and the Skilly Hills. The town has a number of 19th century heritage buildings, including the former Stanley Grammar School, which is now a private residence.
[edit] Facilities
The townhship posesses a general store, hotel, CFS unit, Anglican and Uniting churches, a garage, a handful of local businesses and a variety of recreational facilities (oval, tennis courts and a bowling green).
[edit] History
Watervale is located on a creek of the same name which is a tributary of the Wakefield River. The area on which the town was settled was originally granted to a pioneer named David Davies in 1847 by Governor Robe, and he named this section of land Watervale.
The area was settled by a number of protestant families who founded a Bible Methodist Church in the township. The current Uniting Church and accompanying hall are examples of such colonial constructions in the area.
[edit] Government
Watervale is in the District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys, the state electoral district of Frome, and the Australian House of Representatives Division of Grey.
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