Windback Wednesday - Beaumont

Do you know what the name Beaumont means?

Founded by Sir Samuel Davenport (1818 - 1906) around 1853, the suburb of Beaumont was designed as a purpose-built village with a park at its heart, known as the Beaumont Common. The park was inspired by traditional English commons, with ownership originally held in trust for the village residents.

In this photograph from around 1887, there is a view of the Adelaide Plains featuring Beaumont. In the foreground you can see Sir Samuel Davenport’s vineyards and olive press, as well as Tower House in the distance, just west of the vines.

Answer: Derived from French, ‘beau’ means beautiful and ‘mont’ means mount, reflecting the suburb’s high setting.