Proclaimed on 7 March 1901, Cooper County is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral land divisions, fixed under the Land Act 1897. The Queensland Place Names Gazetteer sets its reference point at 27°36′S 141°15′E, within the Shire of Bulloo.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 27°36′S 141°15′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Shire of Bulloo |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette | p. 974 (8 March 1901) |
Name Origin
The name derives from Cooper Creek, named by the explorer Charles Sturt around 9 November 1845 in honour of Sir Charles Cooper, first chief justice of South Australia.
FAQ
Where is Cooper County?
Its gazetted point sits at 27°36′S 141°15′E, in the Shire of Bulloo.
Which council covers Cooper County’s gazetted centre?
The Shire of Bulloo administers the land around the county’s gazetted point.
Where does the name Cooper come from?
It comes from Cooper Creek, named by Charles Sturt in 1845 after Sir Charles Cooper, South Australia’s first chief justice.
Is Cooper County still used?
It has no government function today but still appears in land titles and property descriptions.