Clinton County is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties. Surveyor-General records show it was named in 1855 as part of the Port Curtis Residency, with the Governor in Council formally bounding it on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted point, 23°50′S 151°15′E, lies within Gladstone Regional Council.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 23°50′S 151°15′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Gladstone Regional Council |
| Named | 1855 (Port Curtis Residency) |
| Bounded | 7 March 1901 (Land Act 1897) |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 968 |
Parishes in Clinton County
Clinton County subdivides into 29 parishes.
- Alma
- Auckland
- Balaclava
- Barmundoo
- Bompa
- Booroom
- Boyne
- Calliope
- Dawes
- Degalgil
- Diglum
- East Stowe
- Gatcombe
- Gayfield
- Gladstone
- Iveragh
- Maxwelton
- Milton
- Mount Larcom
- O’Connell
- Pemberton
- Radley
- Riverston
- Rule
- South Trees
- Tondoon
- Toolooa
- West Stowe
- Wietalaba
FAQ
Where is Clinton County?
Its gazetted point sits at 23°50′S 151°15′E, within Gladstone Regional Council.
Which council area covers its centre?
Gladstone Regional Council.
When was Clinton County proclaimed?
Named in 1855 within the Port Curtis Residency, then bounded on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
Is Clinton County still used?
Only for land titles and property descriptions today.
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