Bowen County is a cadastral county in Queensland, named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. It is a land-title division only.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Gazette reference | No. 4101, page 967 |
| Named and bounded | 7 March 1901 |
| Coordinates | 25°11′S 151°39′E |
| Local government area (centre) | North Burnett Regional Council |
Name Origin
Derived from the town name of Bowen, itself named by the Queensland Government on 2 January 1861 in honour of Sir George Ferguson Bowen (1821–1899), Governor of Queensland from 1859–68.
Parishes in Bowen County
Parishes recorded within Bowen County:
- Binjour
- Boolbunda
- Chin Chin
- Gin Gin
- Grosvenor
- Joanborough
- Jonday
- Kolonga
- Mingo
- Monduran
- Moolboolaman
- Mount Perry
- St Agnes
- Tarrara
- Taughboyne
- Toweran
- Walla
- Wateranga
- Wetheron
- Wolca
- Wonbah
- Yenda
Cadastral Status
Bowen County has no council or elected members; the North Burnett Regional Council governs the district around its gazetted centre today.
FAQ
Where is Bowen County?
At approximately 25°11′S 151°39′E, within the North Burnett Regional Council area.
What is Bowen County named after?
Sir George Ferguson Bowen, Queensland’s first Governor, via the town of Bowen.
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