Population 880 (2006 census) LGA(s) Clarence Council Postal code 7025 Federal division Division of Lyons | Postcode(s) 7025 State electorate(s) Lyons Local time Thursday 12:46 PM | |
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Location 27 km (17 mi) NE of Hobart
24 km (15 mi) E of Bridgewater Weather 16°C, Wind SW at 18 km/h, 42% Humidity Points of interest Richmond Bridge, Richmond Gaol, Zoodoo Wildlife Park, Old Hobart Town Model Vill, Historic Richmond Village | ||
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Richmond is a town in Tasmania about 25 km north-east of Hobart, in the Coal River region, between the Midland Highway and Tasman Highway. At the 2006 census, Richmond had a population of 880.
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- Map of Richmond TAS 7025 Australia
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- History
- Tourist attractions
- References
Map of Richmond TAS 7025, Australia
Richmond's most famous landmark is the Richmond Bridge, built in 1823 to 1825, around the time of the town's first settlement. It is Australia's oldest bridge still in use.
St John's Catholic church was built in 1836, and is considered the oldest Roman Catholic church in Australia.
The town was initially part of the route between Hobart and Port Arthur until the Sorell Causeway was constructed in 1872.
Present-day Richmond is best known as being preserved as it was at that time. It is a vibrant tourist town, with many of the sandstone structures still standing.
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History
Richmond Post Office opened on 1 June 1832. Richmond bridge was built in 1823 and is known as the largest stone span bridge in Australia.
Tourist attractions
Some notable tourist attractions in Richmond are the Richmond Bridge, the Richmond Gaol, Zoodoo Wildlife Park, a model of Old Hobart Town in the 1800s, and numerous old and heritage-listed buildings and parks.