The first stage of the broad gauge Burra line from a junction at Roseworthy to Forresters (now Tarlee) opened on 3 July 1869.

[1] It extended to Manoora on 21 February 1870, Burra on 29 August 1870,[2] Hallett on 10 March 1878 and Terowie on 14 December 1880.

It was built of locally quarried stone and was identical to stations at Merildin, Saddleworth, Tarlee and Farrell Flat on the line.

[7] The station remnants and railway line were included in Aurizon's purchase of One Rail Australia in 2022.

[8] The station, yard, including the goods shed, water tower and crane remain but the precinct has now fallen into a state of neglect and disrepair.