Clarke County was proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties. Its gazetted reference point, 18°58′S 145°03′E, sits within Charters Towers Regional Council.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 18°58′S 145°03′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Charters Towers Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 (Land Act 1897) |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 971 |
Clarke County subdivides into parishes, the standard structure shared by all 322 Queensland counties, none of which has a council or government role today.
The county’s boundaries remain fixed as gazetted in 1901 and are unaffected by later local government reforms.
FAQ
Where is Clarke County?
At 18°58′S 145°03′E, within Charters Towers Regional Council.
Which council area covers its centre?
Charters Towers Regional Council.
When was Clarke County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Clarke County still used?
Only for land titles and property descriptions, with no government function today.
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