Crookston, New Zealand

Crookston is a small rural settlement in West Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located on SH 90 between Tapanui and Edievale, and lies 6 km east of Heriot.

The name of Crookston is likely in honour of an early surveyor. The settlement was previously known as Crookston Flat and McKellars Flat.[1]

References

  1. ^ Reed, A.W. (1975). Place names of New Zealand. Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p. 94.
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Clutha District, New Zealand
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45°51′10″S 169°20′15″E / 45.85278°S 169.33750°E / -45.85278; 169.33750


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