Redhill, South Australia
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- 176 km (109 mi) north of Adelaide
- 52 km (32 mi) south-east of Port Pirie
| Redhill South Australia | |||||||||||||||
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 Bridge over the Broughton River immediately north of Redhill township | |||||||||||||||
  Redhill | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 33°32′0″S 138°13′0″E / 33.53333°S 138.21667°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 147 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5521 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Port Pirie Regional Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Mid North | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Frome | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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Redhill (formerly Broughton) is a town in the Mid North of South Australia adjacent to the Broughton River.
History
Redhill was established in the late nineteenth century under the name of Broughton, with a hotel, blacksmith, general store, and other businesses built within the township. Several churches were also built in the township. A primary school operated in the town for many years.[citation needed]
The town was formally renamed as Redhill in 1940,[2] but it had been known by that name well before then.[3]
Heritage sites
The Redhill Geological Site on the Redhill to Yacka Road is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.[4]
Attractions and facilities
The town has a small museum opposite the Eureka Hotel, located in the former offices of the District Council of Redhill.
A cemetery is located on the town's south eastern outskirts.
