Angaston was the terminus of the Barossa Valley railway line which was built in 1911.[3] Regular passenger trains ended in 1968 and the line from Nuriootpa to Angaston was replaced by a walking trail.
Notable former residents
George Fife Angas (1789–1879) politician, banker and possible former slaveholder or slavery emancipist.
Shannon Hurn (1987-), AFL footballer, West Coast Eagles 2018 Premiership Captain, 2 X All Australian, AFLPA Best Captain 2019, West Coast Eagles games record holder. [8]
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External links
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