Attraction

Sharams Cottage

Limestone Coast

Free
ATDW pixel
In 1848, Christopher Sharam a boot maker aged 29 of Limestone Ridge Station, married Ellen Patching 15, a shepherd’s daughter of nearby Glenroy Station.

Early in 1850, the family moved into a two roomed slab cottage in Petticoat Lane, Penola. Christopher built The cottage from blackwood slabs and a bark roof out of timber from a nearby swamp.
He built a second cottage of sawn slabs in the mid 1860s to accommodate his growing family.

The cottages remained in the Sharam family, with descendant Sarah, known as “Granny Davis”
being the last to live there until 1941. Then it was purchased by Bob Fennell. The Penola Branch of the National Trust of South Australia purchased the property in 1981.
<p>Disabled access available, contact operator for details.</p>

Facilities

Carpark
Family Friendly
Lawn / Gardens
Non Smoking
Pet Friendly - Enquire
Picnic Area

Price

Free

'Community' Artwork by Gabriel Stengle

LET’S STAY IN TOUCH

Sign up for our newsletter and get top stories, exclusive offers, events and free travel inspiration straight to your inbox!

Newsletter signup