Coordinates: 34°24′S 138°48′E / 34.4°S 138.8°E / -34.4; 138.8

Fords, South Australia

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Fords
South Australia
Fords is located in South Australia
Fords
Fords
Coordinates34°24′S 138°48′E / 34.4°S 138.8°E / -34.4; 138.8
Gazetted2000
Postcode(s)5373
Elevation215 m (705 ft)[1]
Location
  • 9 km (6 mi) SW of Kapunda
  • 27 km (17 mi) N of Gawler
LGA(s)Light Regional Council
State electorate(s)Stuart
Federal division(s)Barker
Localities around Fords:
Bethel Kapunda St Johns
Linwood Fords
Freeling Nain Greenock

Fords is a locality in the Mid North region of South Australia, southwest of Kapunda, South Australia. It is crossed by the Thiele Highway, and the former Morgan railway line. The northern boundary of Fords is the Light River. Fords is named after an early landowner, John Ford.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Placename Details: Fords Railway Station". Property Location Browser. Government of South Australia. 11 December 2006. SA0024557. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Placename Details: Fords". Property Location Browser. Government of South Australia. 11 December 2006. SA0024553. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
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