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SOAK up the historical displays, archival photos and maps curated within, before taking a special History Month tour of the Round House every Wednesday during May!
The iconic Round House is perched high above the bridge with spectacular sweeping views of the Murray River.
Learn about local historical figure Mr Henry Parker and the pivotal role he played in the development of river and rail transport in the colony of South Australia, during the early growth of Murray Bridge.
Mr Parker supervised the construction of the Murray bridge and is credited with the commissioning the beautiful stone Round House overlooking the construction works.
Completed in 1876 and built of the same honey yellow sandstone as the bridge supports, the hexagonal shaped House was intended originally as a bridge keeper’s residence.
It became an important community centrepiece and enjoyed incarnations over the years as a school, post office, church and Council chamber, before being restored to former glory as the historical showpiece it is today.
There’s a treasure trove of wonders and curiosities inside waiting to be discovered.
