Union Street (Lebuh Union), George Town

Lebuh Union in George Town, Penang (14 November 2012)


Union Street, or Lebuh Union, is a minor road in the central business district of 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.

Map of Lebuh Union, Penang

Sights on Union Street

In Other Words ...

Union Street is also known in Hokkien: as Po Leh Au, meaning "(road) behind the police station".

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Lebuh Pantai. It is served by Rapid Penang bus CAT.

Lebuh Union, George Town, Penang (3 January 2020)


Lebuh Union road sign (12 November 2008)


Union Street plaque (12 November 2008)

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