Vernon County is one of New South Wales’ 141 cadastral divisions, on the Northern Tablelands. The Macleay River forms part of its north-eastern border, and Walcha lies within it.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Northern Tablelands, along the Macleay River |
| Named after | George John Venables-Vernon, 5th Baron Vernon (1803-1866) |
| Principal town | Walcha |
| Local government areas today | Walcha Council, Armidale Regional Council (Cochrane parish), Kempsey Shire (Kunderang parish) |
Parishes in Vernon County
The county holds 42 surveyed parishes.
- Aberbaldie
- Andy
- Apsley
- Benditi
- Bergen-Op-Zoom
- Boulton
- Branga
- Brassey
- Cobrabald
- Cochrane
- Denne
- Ella
- Emu
- Enfield
- Europambela
- Fenwick
- Fitzroy
- Fletcher
- Gill
- Glen Morrison
- Halloran
- Ingleba
- Junction
- Kangaroo Flat
- Kunderang
- Loch
- Macleay
- Moona
- Mooraback
- Norton
- Ohio
- Oorundunby
- Salway
- Shelving
- St Clair
- St Leonard
- Styx
- Tia
- Tiara
- Trinidad
- Walcha
- Waterloo
- Winterbourne
- Yarrowitch
Towns and Localities Today
Walcha, seat of Walcha Council, is the county’s main town, set on the New England Tableland. It serves a grazing and forestry district south-east of Armidale.
Geography
Vernon County borders Inglis, Sandon, Clarke, Parry, Dudley and Macquarie counties.
History
The county was named for George John Venables-Vernon, 5th Baron Vernon (1803-1866). Its parishes were surveyed as the New England Tableland was opened for pastoral settlement in the 19th century.
FAQ
Is Vernon County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Vernon County remain part of land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.
What is the main town in Vernon County?
Walcha, on the Northern Tablelands.
Which local government areas cover Vernon County?
Mostly Walcha Council, with two parishes in Armidale Regional Council and Kempsey Shire.