Napier Park, Chennai

Napier Park is a park in the city of Chennai, India.^[1]The park was named after Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier, the Governor of Madras at the time of its creation.

History

On January 28, 1869, a resolution was passed by the Madras municipality proposing the creation of a park at the site of the stables of Messrs. Burghall & Co. in Chintadripettah.^[2] The proposal was forwarded to the Government of Madras Presidency and on April 15, 1869, the proposal was approved and land was allotted for the construction of the park.^[2]

Notes

1. ^ Subburaj, V. (2008). Tourist Guide to Chennai. Sura Books. p. 10. ISBN 8174780408, ISBN 9788174780409. 
2. ^ ^{a b} Report of the administration of the municipality of Madras for the year 1869. H. Morgan. 1870. pp. 58-59.