Brown Memorial
Padang Brown, Jalan Anson - Jalan Dato Kramat

Tugu Peringatan Brown

Brown Memorial is a monument built in memory of David Brown, one of the largest landowners in Penang. David Brown studied law in Edinburgh; later on, his son Forbes Scott Brown was to be the classmate of James Richardson Logan, who was also honoured with a monument, the Logan Memorial. David Brown went into business with his fellow Scotsman, James Scott, who was Francis Light's trading partner. After James Scott died, David Brown took over his business, and eventually became the largest landowner on Penang Island.

David Brown was a noted philanthropist who donated tremendously to the development of Penang. The 12-acre Padang Brown, on which his memorial now stands, was donated by him to the municipality. Other tracts of land donated by David brown include the site of the Snake Temple. Like many of his contemporaries, Brown took a local wife. His first wife was called Nonia Ennui while his second was called Inghoo.

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Jalan Dato Kramat, across from Padang Brown.

Nearby Sights

Padang Brown

Penang Buddhist Association

Perak Road Tua Pek Kong Temple

Francis Light School

City Stadium

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