Risdon, Tasmania
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For the 17th century English antiquary, see Tristram Risdon.
Risdon is a suburb of Hobart, capital city of Tasmania, Australia. It is west of Risdon Vale. Eucalyptus risdonii is native to this location, and is the emblem of Geilston Bay High School.
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In 1803 Van Diemans Land was claimed by the British and the first Convict Settlement was at Rise-down and later called Risdon and in 1804 the Settlement moved to a new site across the Derwent River they called Hobart Town after Lord Hobart in England.
Source Reference, Book, A Narrative of a visit to the Australian Colonies. History of VDL Page 78. Author Rev James Backhouse 1843
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