Queensland gazetted Bell County on 8 March 1901, one of the cadastral land-title divisions created under the Land Act 1897. It has never had a council or any administrative function.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Gazette reference | No. 2132, page 972 |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Coordinates | 21°58′S 146°56′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Isaac Regional Council |
Cadastral Status
No documented origin for the name Bell County survives in the Queensland place-names record. The county was proclaimed for land-registration purposes only, part of a colony-wide exercise that carved Queensland into several hundred named counties so every rural allotment could be described against a fixed boundary. Bell County still appears in this way on property titles today, but the district it covers is governed by the Isaac Regional Council, whose seat lies near the county’s gazetted centre — the county itself has no elected body and no budget.
FAQ
Where is Bell County?
At approximately 21°58′S 146°56′E, within the Isaac Regional Council area of Queensland.
Is Bell County a council area?
No. It is a historic cadastral division. Local government is provided by Isaac Regional Council.
When was Bell County gazetted?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.