Drouin South

Settled amidst the rolling hills, Drouin South whispers tales of pioneers and progress. Drouin South is a rural village nestled along Westernport Road, just five kilometers south of its namesake town, Drouin. Selectors began carving farms from the land in the mid-1870s. Life revolved around the meandering King Parrot Creek. The creek lent its name to the King Parrot School, which opened its doors to eager young minds in 1880. Around the same time, a proper hotel rose, replacing an earlier, rough-around-the-edges shanty, also named the King Parrot. A mechanics’ institute hall, a hub of community life, followed in 1888. Tragedy struck, however, and both the hall and hotel were lost to fire, the hall in 1944. The community rallied, and a new hall, standing proud to this day, was built in 1959. Drouin South’s heart has always been tied to the land. Dairy farming was the lifeblood of the area, shaping its rhythm and character. While many residents still work the land, others now commute to different jobs. The King Parrot Creek still flows, a constant reminder of Drouin South’s enduring connection to its past. The school continues to thrive, drawing students from a wide area and serving as a testament to the community’s enduring spirit. Drouin South, a small village with a big heart, continues to write its story, one generation at a time.