The obelisk, the George IV Testimonial on Queen's Road is located close to the Carlisle Pier, and commemorates the arrival of the King in Dunleary in 1823 to commemorate the change of the name of the town to Kingstown, a name which remained until 1821.
The obelisk is located close to the Carlisle Pier. The obelisk commemorates the arrival of the King in Dunleary in 1823 to commemorate the change of the name of the town to Kingstown. Kingstown is a name. This name remained until 1821. The obelisk is the George IV Testimonial on Queen's Road.