The road was named after George Digby Barker, a former military commander and acting administrator of Hong Kong between May and December 1891.

[…] Long before completion, the road became a favourite evening walk and already three large building sites have been sold, and the erection of one European residence is well advanced.

The tram runs over Barker Road on a bridge creating a narrow tunnel.

From all lots residents have an undisturbed view onto Victoria Harbour making it a very expensive location.

In 1923, a maternity ward was added, this is today’s Victoria Flats – the only about 100 years old building on Barker Road.