Main street of Truro
If you are travelling to the Riverland on the Sturt Highway, you will pass a small township called Truro. Most travellers just drove by as the town is about 80 kilometres north east of Adelaide. However, the town has many things for visitors to explore.
Truro Hall
Along the main street, you will see many historic buildings. There is the Town Hall which was built as an Institute in 1875. In 1882 the front rooms were built to provide extra space for a library and reading room. In front of the building is a 14 feet high granite Soldiers Memorial that commemorates the Great War and includes the names of three local men who were killed in World War I.
Angels' Rest
Bank of Adelaide
There is also the Bank of Adelaide built in 1897. The bank has changed its use over the years. It was the Truro District Council Office from 1983 to 2003. It has been a private residence and is currently an Antiques Shop.
The Post Office
Another interesting building is Angel's Rest which was built in the 1850s and until 1880, housed shoemakers, a cabinetmaker, the Telegraph Office and Post Office. The house was a residence for the next 50 years, known to locals as 'Angels Rest' as the owners would take in wandering travellers.
War Memorial Park
Sculpture in park
Dog Park
Besides historical buildings, you can enjoy the town's two beautiful parks. One is their very impressive War Memorial Park which is also along the main road. The park has five sculptures of artwork on poles. The artworks depict a sheaf of wheat, a pick and shovel for mining, a sheep, a windmill and vines. In the park are picnic tables and chairs and a gazebo for visitors to take a rest. There is also a dog park where your dog can run around and have a break from your journey.
Heroes Park
Lavender Trail
Behind the Memorial Park is the Heroes Park. The park was the original water reserve for the town before the residents dug wells. In 1915 it was dedicated as a World War I Heroes Park with trees being planted by school children. A beautiful park with a creek running through, a bridge and picnic areas, again for the travellers to stop by and rest.
Signage
For the walkers, you will be pleased to know that The Lavender Federation Trail passes through the parks. The Lavender Trail is a walking trail from Murray Bridge to Clare.
The next time you pass by
Truro, do make a stop and explore this small but historic town. By the way, there are also clean toilet facilities just opposite the town's bakery.
