Taman Melor in Teluk Intan, Perak, Malaysia — Southeast Asia (Malay Peninsula)
Elephant Memorial
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Elephant Memorial
There is buried here a wild elephant who in defence of his herd charged and derailed a train on the 17th day of Sept. 1894.
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° 1.403′ N, 101° 2.705′ E. Marker is in Taman Melor, Perak, in Teluk Intan. It can be reached from Lorong 14 just east of Lorong 4, on the left when traveling east. The trailhead is located on Lorong 14. The marker is 100 feet north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 467 Lorong 14, Taman Melor, Perak 36000, Malaysia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Asia, specifically in Southeast Asia, in the Malay Archipelago, on the Bay of Bengal, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Portuguese colonies and also a British colony.
Regarding Elephant Memorial. It is said the train had struck and killed a young elephant
this page online
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Elephant Memorial
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Elephant Memorial and Railroad Tracks
This photo is on display near the trailhead.
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Trailhead Sign - facing the street
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 2,012 times since then and 308 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
