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Vernon Circle

Coordinates: 35°16′55″S 149°07′44″E / 35.282°S 149.129°E / -35.282; 149.129
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35°16′55″S 149°07′44″E / 35.282°S 149.129°E / -35.282; 149.129

Vernon Circle

Aerial view looking north over Vernon Circle
Map
Vernon Circle is located in Australian Capital Territory
Vernon Circle
Vernon Circle
Coordinates
General information
TypeHighway
Length750 m (0.5 mi)
Route number(s) A23 (2013–present)
Former
route number
  • National Route 23 (1955–2013)
  • ACT Tourist Drive 1
  • ACT Tourist Drive 2
  • ACT Tourist Drive 7
Major junctions
South end Commonwealth Avenue
Civic, Australian Capital Territory
 
North end Northbourne Avenue
Civic, Australian Capital Territory
Location(s)
Major suburbsCivic
Highway system

Vernon Circle is a road in Canberra, Australia that encircles City Hill.

It was named after Walter Liberty Vernon.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Northbourne Avenue, Vernon Circle, Commonwealth Avenue, State Circle, Capital Circle, Canberra Avenue, Hume Place and Monaro Highway (National Route 23) - Acton to Fyshwick". Road Photos & Information: Australian Capital Territory. Paul Rands. Retrieved 21 September 2014.[self-published source]
  2. ^ "Vernon Circle". ACT Government, Environment and Planning. Retrieved 21 September 2014.