Norton Summit, South Australia

Norton Summit South Australia
Cherry orchards on the Norton Summit hills
Norton Summit
Population:	320 [1]
Postcode:	5136
Location:	12 km (7 mi) from Adelaide
LGA:	Adelaide Hills Council
State District:	Heysen
Federal Division:	Mayo

Norton Summit (formerly Norton's Summit) is a town in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, located approximately 12km east of the city of Adelaide. The town is named after Robert Norton, who arrived in South Australia shortly after its proclamation, and made the first recorded climb in the area in 1836^[2].

It is well known for the popular Scenic Hotel, founded in the 1870s, often considered one of the best pubs in Adelaide.^[3] Another landmark is St. John's Church, founded with the assistance of the Baker family at around the same time. ^[4]

The Playford family have long been residents of the area. The Reverend Thomas Playford, a Waterloo veteran turned preacher, settled in the area in 1840s. His son (Thomas Playford II) and great-grandson (Thomas Playford IV) both became Premier of South Australia. Thomas Playford IV is the longest serving Premier in South Australia's history, from 1938-1965. His statue stands in the centre of the township.^[5]

References

1. ^ 2006 Census QuickStats: Norton Summit (State Suburb), Australian Bureau of Statistics.
2. ^ "Australian Heritage - Historical Towns directory". http://www.heritageaustralia.com.au/search.php?state=SA&region=121&view=1329#a. Retrieved 2007-06-01. 
3. ^ http://www.mix1023.com.au/ARNMix/prizeoffers/details.asp?CompId=1105
4. ^ http://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=208
5. ^ http://www.postcards-sa.com.au/features/norton_summit_keith.html

Coordinates: 34°55′S 138°43′E / 34.917°S 138.717°E / -34.917; 138.717