Cardwell County is a cadastral division of Queensland, proclaimed under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted point, 18°16′S 146°02′E, lies within Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s area.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 18°16′S 146°02′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 971 |
Name Origin
The county was probably named by George Elphinstone Dalrymple (1826–1876), explorer, public servant and politician, in 1864, after Edward Cardwell (1813–1886), Secretary of State for the Colonies from April 1864 to July 1866.
Parishes in Cardwell County
- Alcock
- Armstrong
- Ashton
- Bankton
- Berwick
- Blencoe
- Coolgarra
- Cordelia
- Dunkalli
- Ellerbeck
- Garrawalt
- Glenbora
- Goshen
- Hecate
- Herberton
- Ismailia
- Kirrama
- Lannercost
- Leach
- Leefe
- Marathon
- Meunga
- Millstream
- Morecambe
- Mullaburra
- Niagara
- Ongera
- Palm
- Pitt
- Ramleh
- Ravenshoe
- Rockingham
- Silver Valley
- Stone
- Straloch
- Timsah
- Tirrabella
- Trebonne
- Tyson
- Waterview
- Woodleigh
- Woomunda
- Yourka
FAQ
Where is Cardwell County?
Its gazetted point is 18°16′S 146°02′E, within the Cassowary Coast Regional Council area.
How many parishes are in Cardwell County?
Forty-two, from Alcock and Armstrong through to Woomunda and Yourka.
Who is the county probably named after?
Edward Cardwell (1813–1886), Secretary of State for the Colonies from 1864 to 1866.
Is Cardwell County still used?
It remains in land titles and property descriptions, with no government function today.
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