Taman Melor in Teluk Intan, Perak, Malaysia — Southeast Asia (Malay Peninsula)
Elephant Memorial
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
1. Elephant Memorial
Erected 1894 by the British government.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Believe It or Not series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1894.
Location. 4° 1.41′ N, 101° 2.717′ E. Marker is in Taman Melor, Perak, in Teluk Intan. Marker can be reached from Lorong 14 just east of Lorong 4, on the left when traveling east. Located 100 feet north of Lorong 14. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Taman Melor, Perak 36000, Malaysia. Touch for directions.
Regarding Elephant Memorial. It is said the train had struck and killed a young elephant earlier that day. This was a new railroad, built in 1893. It was removed by Japan during WWII.
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Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
2. Elephant Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 846 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
