  Union Street, George Town
Lebuh Union
Union Street is a minor road in George Town. The street was carved out in the early part of the 19th century and named to commemorate the Act of Union (1800) which created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801.
Union Street borders on a parcel of land which was used as the Central Police Station of George Town. Today the police station still exists, albeit reduced in area.
In Other Words ...
Union Street is also known in Hokkien: as Po Leh Au, meaning "(road) behind the police station".
Union Street sign (12 November 2008)
© Timothy Tye using this photo
Union Street Location Map
Photos of Union Street
Union Street plaque (12 November 2008)
© Timothy Tye using this photo
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