Mesopotamia Station

Description

DescriptionThe historic Mesopotamia Station is situated between the Rangitātā and Forest Creek rivers. The name “Mesopotamia” originates from the Middle East, meaning “the land between two rivers.” It was named by Samuel Butler, an English writer who owned it from 1860 from until 1864. His time there inspired the opening chapters of his famous novel, Erewhon.

The Prouting family have owned Mesopotamia since 1945.

The Timaru District Libraries has several books available on the history of Mesopotamia, and Samuel Butler. Please follow the link below or contact us for more information.
External LinkTimaru District Libraries: search 'Mesopotamia Station'Mesopotamia StationGeolocation^[1]Geo Address4909, Rangitata Gorge Road, Peel Forest, 7990, New ZealandSubjectStations and RunsAuthorsEarly Settlers

Newspaper Clipping

A partnership between man and the skies

Pioneer Spirit, Facets Of Early History, Incidents Recalled

Rural Profile: Conservation my way of life, says Prouting

Mesopotamia forges ahead

The Mackenzie Country: Through the Eyes of Artists and Writers

Publication

Timaru and South Canterbury New Zealand 1950: the City and the Province to-day with some interesting glances at the past

School Yearbook

The Erewhonian: magazine of the Fairlie District High School 1926

Buildings at Mesopotamia Station, circa 1870.
Image courtesy of the South Canterbury Museum, item 1942. Please contact the museum for more information.

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