Wilmington (AU)

Wilmington is a town and locality (581 inhabitants in 2016) in the Yorke and Mid North region of South Australia. The town is located in the District Council of Mount Remarkable local government area,

Originally named "Beautiful Valley", Wilmington is a farming community, known for sheep, wheat and barley, but more recently the temperature conditions and rainfall have contributed to the increasing popularity of the planting of olive groves. It borders the Mount Remarkable National Park is a 10-minute drive from Wilmington. Wilmington is a popular place to stay due to its proximity to the tourist areas of the Flinders Ranges, most notably Wilpena Pound and the Alligator Gorge. Wilmington was established (when?) as a stop over route for grain and wool being delivered by horse and cart from Port Augusta on its way to Adelaide.

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Postmark in British South Australia

Before 1913.

Circle on the 1891 issue.