Campbell Street, Hobart

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Campbell Street

Hobart - Technical College - laying foundation stone for building corner of Bathurst and Campbell Street (11279241044).jpg
Looking towards Campbell and Bathurst Street corner, from Bathurst Street c.1938
General information
Type Street
Length1.4 km (0.9 mi)
Major junctions
North-West endBurnett Street
South-West end Davey Street
Location(s)
Suburb(s) Hobart CBD, North Hobart

Campbell Street is a street in Hobart, Tasmania. It was named by Lachlan Macquarie for his wife, Elizabeth Henrietta Campbell. [1]

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References

  1. "The Names of Hobart: City Centre". visithobartaustralia.com.au. Visit Hobart Australia. Retrieved 15 November 2016.