Churchill County is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, its bounds fixed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. The gazetted point, 27°49′S 152°20′E, lies within Lockyer Valley Regional Council.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 27°49′S 152°20′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Lockyer Valley Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 (Land Act 1897) |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 967 |
Name Origin
Thomas Mitchell, Surveyor-General of New South Wales, named the county in 1850, honouring the Marlborough family rather than one individual. The name predates Sir Winston Churchill’s birth; it most likely refers to the family of Lord Randolph Churchill, later Winston Churchill’s father.
Parishes in Churchill County
- Alfred
- Blenheim
- Brassall
- Campbell
- Clumber
- Colin
- East Haldon
- Fassifern
- Ferguson
- Flagstone
- Flinders
- Forbes
- Franklin
- Gatton
- Goolman
- Grandchester
- Jeebropilly
- Laidley
- Mort
- Mutdapilly
- Normanby
- North
- Purga
- Rosevale
- Rosewood
- Tarampa
- Taylor
- Tenthill
- Terry
- Thorn
- Thornton
- Townson
- Walloon
- Whitestone
FAQ
Where is Churchill County?
Its gazetted point is 27°49′S 152°20′E, within Lockyer Valley Regional Council.
Which council area covers its centre?
Lockyer Valley Regional Council.
Who is Churchill County named after?
Thomas Mitchell named it in 1850 to honour the Marlborough family, before Winston Churchill was born.
Is Churchill County still used?
Only for land-title and property description, as with every Queensland county.