Lyndoch

 

Lyndoch was named by Colonel William Light in December 1837 after his esteemed friend Lord Lynedoch who was his Captain in the Battle of Barrosa in 1811.

The township of Lyndoch was settled in 1839, when the area was named by Colonel Light and the village settlement was laid out later.

Lyndoch was served by a station on the Barossa Valley railway line from its opening in 1911.

The station was also used for transport of good and timber. Before the railway was built, there was considerable discussion about the path of the line near Lyndoch, and the location of the Lyndoch railway station.

Lyndoch was declared a sister town to Georgetown, Texas as both Texas and South Australia celebrated their sesqui-centenary in 1986.

Lyndoch is widely recognised as a part of the Barossa Valley that contributes many icons, noth historical and newer that make the area make famous and a tourist destination:

• The Barossa Chateau

• Chateau Yaldara

• Kies Family Wines

• Schild Estate Wines

• Lyndoch Lavendar Farm

• Lyndoch Bakery

• Lyndoch Hill

• Abbottsford Country House

 

 

Sources:

Barossa Heritage Study, Lester Firth and Murton Pty Ltd, May 1981.