King George's Avenue, Singapore

King George's Avenue, Singapore (26 July 2017)

King George's Avenue is a road in Kallang, Singapore. It connects Syed Alwi Road to Lavender Street. In between, it also forms junctions with Maude Road, Kitchener Road, Horne Road and French Road. According to Singapore Street Names¹, the road got its name in 1926. It was named after King George V, who reigned from 1910 to 1936.

Map of King George's Avenue, Singapore

Sights along King George's Avenue

Jalan Besar Stadium (GPS: 1.30964, 103.86006)
King George's Building (GPS: 1.31005, 103.86225)
King George's Estate (GPS: 1.30776, 103.85997)
Kitchener Green (GPS: 1.30731, 103.85955)
Lavender Gardens (GPS: 1.30894, 103.86136)
People's Association (GPS: 1.30879, 103.8602)
Rehau Building (GPS: 1.30718, 103.85861)

Rehau Building, at the junction of Syed Alwi Road with King George's Avenue. (26 July 2017)

Along King George's Avenue is the People's Association, a statutory body that was established on 1 July, 1960, to foster unity among the different races. It now occupies the building that was formerly Victoria School.

People's Association, Singapore (26 July 2017)

Jalan Besar Heritage Trail

The Jalan Besar Heritage Trail is a self-guided walking tour visiting several historic places in the Jalan Besar area. Interpretive plaques are placed to provide information about each of the sights.

Jalan Besar Heritage Trail (26 July 2017)

Jalan Besar Heritage Trail interpretive plaque at the People's Association Headquarters. (26 July 2017)

King George's Avenue road sign (26 July 2017)

King George's Avenue Singapore on Google Street View

King George's Avenue (Aug 2016)

References

Singapore Street Names - A Study of Toponymics by Victor R Savage and Brenda S.A. Yeoh (2013), ISBN 978-981-4408-35-6, page 216

Streets of Singapore Directory

My videos of Singapore

Want to share your Singapore travel experiences or get tips from fellow travellers?

Join the Singapore Travel Tips Facebook Group

More information for visiting and living in Singapore

Here are some related articles to help you get to know Singapore better.

Latest Pages & Updates

Buy Me A Coffee

If you enjoy the information I provide and want to support the work I do, please buy me a coffee! I appreciate it immensely, thank you so much!
Support me here

Singapore Streets & Sights