Captain Thunderbolt's death site, Heritage site in Uralla Shire, Australia.
The death site of Captain Thunderbolt spans across a paddock near Kentucky Creek, marking the location where the notorious bushranger met his end in 1870.
Senior Constable John Mulhall and Constable Alexander Walker pursued Captain Thunderbolt through this area, leading to a final gunfire exchange that resulted in his death.
The site represents a significant chapter in Australian colonial history, documenting the complex relationship between law enforcement and bushrangers in the 19th century.
The exact location remains submerged due to dam construction in the 1960s, though visitors can still access the surrounding heritage-listed grounds in Kentucky District.
This paddock holds the distinction of being one of few documented locations where a prominent Australian bushranger died during a direct confrontation with law enforcement.
Location: Uralla Shire
GPS coordinates: -30.68700,151.44800
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:21
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