Richmond, Tasmania facts for kids
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Richmond Bridge
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 Richmond
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 880 (2006 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 7025 |
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| LGA(s) | City of Clarence |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons |
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.
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.
St Luke's was built in 1834-1836 and is the oldest Anglican Church in Australia. The clock mounted in the church tower chimes the hour Is manually wound by a group of volunteers. The clock was previously from St David's Church in Hobart, which was demolished to build St David's Cathedral. St Luke's cemetery is located on Wellington Street, just before Paramore Street.
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. Many of these structures are built in the Georgian style.
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.
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St Luke Anglican Church
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One of the smaller Richmond Cemeteries
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The Teddy Bear Shop
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St. John's church
Images for kids
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St Luke Anglican Church
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Another view of St Luke
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St. John's church
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Richmond Bridge
