Burton, South Australia

Burton /ˈbɜːtən/ is a suburb in the northern part of Adelaide, South Australia, located within the City of Salisbury. It is a residential and industrial area that is bordered by several significant roads. The key roads in and around Burton are Port Wakefield Road, this major highway serves as a vital transport link for Burton, connecting it to both Adelaide’s CBD to the south

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lga	City of Salisbury
location1	Adelaide
postcode	5110
stategov	Ramsay
fedgov	Spence
Suburbs around Burton, South Australia: Waterloo Corner Direk Salisbury North Bolivar Paralowie

and the northern regions of South Australia, Waterloo Corner Road, this road runs east-west through Burton and provides access to nearby suburbs such as Paralowie and Salisbury North and Bolivar Road, Situated to the east of Burton, this road facilitates access to key industrial and residential areas.

In addition to its road networks, Burton is home to the Kaurna Wetlands, a restored and preserved wetland environment that honours the traditional landowners of the area, the Kaurna people. The wetlands are a significant environmental and cultural feature, offering a habitat for local wildlife and a space for recreational activities. The Kaurna Wetlands are accessible from Waterloo Corner Road and are an essential part of the community, providing educational opportunities and promoting the preservation of native ecosystem

History

In 1858, a Methodist Chapel was established at Burton, located three miles west of Salisbury, and burials began in the adjacent churchyard. The gravestones bear witness to the tragic deaths of many children during a period when diseases like measles, scarlet fever, and gastroenteritis were widespread. The first recorded burial was of George Diment, aged 10½ years, in December 1866. Burials continued until 1957, with a final one for Lydia Wright, aged 82, in April 1971. Although the church no

longer stands, the damaged gravestones, vandalized over the years, serve as a somber reminder of the area's resilient early settlers.[1]

References

1. Salisbury South Australia - A History of Town and District, By H.John.Lewis, 1980, P.179.