Norton Summit (formerly Norton's Summit) is a town in the Adelaide Hills,

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, located approximately 12 km east of the city of

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. The town is named after Robert Norton, who arrived in South Australia shortly after its

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, and made the first recorded climb in the area in 1836. It is well known for the popular Scenic Hotel, founded in the 1870s, often considered one of the best pubs in Adelaide. Another landmark is St. John's Church, founded with the assistance of the

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at around the same time. The

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was established in 1924 on nearby land, part of John Baker's estate, closed in 1972. The

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have long been residents of the area. The Rev. Thomas Playford, a Waterloo veteran turned preacher, settled in the area in 1840s. His son (

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) and great-grandson (

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) both became

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. Thomas Playford IV is the longest serving Premier in South Australia's history, from 1938 to 1965. His statue stands in the centre of the township. Norton Summit is one of the most popular cycling climbs in Australia.

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