[2] Within twelve years of Fremantle being settled in 1829, High Street was considered the main road of the area.

[5] The east–west route linked the Round House at Arthur Head to Saint John's Church of England in Kings Square.

[7] A plan for an electric tram network in Fremantle was submitted to the City Council in July 1897, that included routes along High Street.

[11] The first trial runs of trams along High Street were on 30 September 1905,[12] with the system officially opening on 30 October of that year.

[15][16][17][18] The trams were taken out of service due to their economic costs and to relieve traffic congestion on roads.

From there it turns south-west, reaching Ord Street after 300 metres (980 ft), which is the western terminus of State Route 7.

The road's terminus is only 65 metres (213 ft) further along, at Little High Street, adjacent to the Round House.