Dalhousie Obelisk, Colonial monument at Empress Place, Singapore
The Dalhousie Obelisk rises 15 meters tall near the Singapore River, featuring inscriptions in four languages on its stone plinth base.
Erected in 1851, this monument marks the visit of James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, Marquis of Dalhousie, Governor-General of India, to Singapore in February 1850.
The obelisk displays inscriptions in English, Chinese, Tamil, and Jawi script, reflecting the multicultural character of Singapore during the colonial period.
Located near the Asian Civilisations Museum and Victoria Theatre, the obelisk stands as a reference point for exploring the Civic District.
This structure, designed by John Turnbull Thomson, holds the distinction of being the first public monument constructed in Singapore.
GPS coordinates: 1.28745,103.85222
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:07
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