Strathalbyn to mark 185 years of European history
Just over 185 years ago, a group of Scottish settlers heeded early explorers’ praise about the lands around the Angas River and crossed the Mt Lofty Ranges to make their home in the valley they dubbed ‘Strath’ ‘Albyn’.
Strath was the Gaelic term for ‘valley with a river’ and founding pioneer Dr John Rankine wanted a link to the Albion Iron Mills in Glasgow where he had key business interests.
Today Strathalbyn is a growing regional centre of nearly 8.000 people that has endured the ups and downs of gold rushes, droughts, and changes in transport and agricultural practices.
This year the local community is planning a diverse range of events to celebrate their 185th anniversary.
Council is holding its May Council Meeting in Strathalbyn as part of South Australia’s History Festival to mark the anniversary.
The meeting on 20 May 2024 will be held in St Andrew’s Church Hall, 10 Alfred Place, Strathalbyn, starting at 5.30 pm.
St Andrew’s Uniting Church was built by Presbyterian Scottish immigrants and is celebrating its 180th anniversary this year.
Find out more about Strathalbyn’s 185th celebrations on this registered events list. *List provided 15 April 2024 and may change.
To book for a registered event, head to our community noticeboard.