Callington, South Australia
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Not to be confused with Callington, Cornwall.
| Callington South Australia |
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| Population: | 325 |
| Established: | 1850s |
| Location: | 60 km (37 mi) east of Adelaide |
| LGA: | District Council of Mount Barker |
| State District: | Kavel |
| Federal Division: | Mayo |
Callington is a small town in the Adelaide Hills, in South Australia. Callington is situated on the Bremer river, and is right next to the South Eastern Freeway. Callington is located within the state electoral district of Kavel and the federal division of Mayo
[edit] History
Callington was formed after the discovery of copper in the area in 1850. It was named after the copper mining town Callington in Cornwall, UK.
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