Long Point Convict Probation Station Chapel
Maria Island, Tasmania
The Long Point was first named Point Lesueur by Baudin's expedition in 1802. The Convict Probation Station at Long Point was established in 1845 and closed 4 years later in 1848. It is...
- Denomination
- Multi-Denominational
- Region
- East Coast
- Year Built
- Unknown
- Architectural Style
- Church
- Heritage Status
- Heritage listed
Overview
The Long Point was first named Point Lesueur by Baudin's expedition in 1802.
The Convict Probation Station at Long Point was established in 1845 and closed 4 years later in 1848. It is situated about 10kms south of Darlington.
... One mess-room is used as a Chapel and School.
History
1802
First named Point Lesueur by Baudin's expedition
1845
Convict Probation Station at Long Point established
founded1848
Convict Probation Station at Long Point closed
closed
Gallery
References
- Ian Brand, The Convict Probation System, Van Diemen's Land 1839-1854, Sandy Bay, 1990, p. 180Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Links
- Tasmanian Archives, AF396/1/1066, Lands and Surveys Department (TA69)
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Tasmanian Archives, NS1003/1/146, Richard C Harvey (Photographer) (NG1029)
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Tasmanian Archives, AF396/1/1150, map of Maria Island
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- Walk Notes Maria Island National Park
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
Now ruins
Open
Not recorded
Address
Long Point, Maria Island TAS 7190
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded
