The origins of the name Tailem Bend are obscure. The town was proclaimed in 1889. It flourished during the heyday of the railways but today the railway station is a museum and information centre. The town is well-known to South Australians as a major stopping place on the main road from Melbourne to Adelaide, and brings the first glimpse to the traveller of the Murray River. It also functions as a district centre and has a ferry to bridge the river. Heritage buildings seem to be in limited supply - even the two churches featured here date from after the Great War. They have been included because they are both quite attractive and have a Victorian look to them.

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