Einasleigh County takes its name from the Einasleigh River. The Governor in Council named and bounded it on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties. Its gazetted reference point, 17°57′S 143°35′E, sits within Etheridge Shire’s area.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 17°57′S 143°35′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Etheridge Shire Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 977 |
Name Origin
The county is named for the Einasleigh River, which surveyor Archibald John Richardson named in August 1864 while travelling with pastoralists Francis and Alexander Jardine on their expedition to Cape York.
FAQ
Where is Einasleigh County?
Its gazetted reference point sits at 17°57′S 143°35′E, within Etheridge Shire’s area.
Which council covers Einasleigh County’s gazetted centre?
Etheridge Shire Council administers the area at the county’s gazetted point.
Why is it called Einasleigh County?
For the Einasleigh River, named in 1864 by surveyor Archibald John Richardson during the Jardine brothers’ overland expedition.
Is Einasleigh County still used today?
Only in land titles and property descriptions; it carries no government function.