John Tennant Rest Area
John Tennant Rest Area
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The John Tennant Rest Area serves as a crucial pitstop on the southbound side of Lincoln Highway, offering shade and a picnic spot for those on the road. Also a popular spot for truck drivers, the area provides ample space by the scenic tree-lined gravel. Notably, it houses a monument dedicated to John Tennant, commemorating his historic feat of driving sheep overland around the head of Spencer Gulf, adding a touch of local history to this rest stop.
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