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Sharams Cottage
Things To Do Penola, Wattle Range, South Australia
Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
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.
Christopher built the cottage from blackwood slabs with a bark roof out of timber from a nearby swamp. Early in 1850, the family moved into a two roomed slab cottage in Petticoat Lane, Penola.
He built a second cottage of sawn slabs in the mid 1860s to accommodate his growing family.
The cottages remained in the Sharam family until 1941, with descendant Sarah, known as “Granny Davis” being the last to live there.
Then it was purchased by Bob Fennell.
The Penola Branch of the National Trust of South Australia purchased the property in 1981.
Facilities
Carpark
Family Friendly
Lawn / Gardens
Non Smoking
Pet Friendly
Picnic Area
Disabled Assistance
Disabled access availableMembership
National Trust Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation Tourism Industry Council of SA Visitor Information CentreAccreditation
National TrustRates
Free Entry
