Fitzroy is a cadastral county in Queensland’s South Burnett district, a nineteenth-century land-title division rather than a governing area. Its gazetted centre sits at 26°40′S 152°00′E, within the South Burnett Regional Council area.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 26°40′S 152°00′E |
| Council area at gazetted centre | South Burnett Regional |
| Named after | Sir Charles Augustus FitzRoy (1796–1858), Governor-General of New South Wales, 1846–55 |
| Type | Cadastral county (land-title division) |
Parishes in Fitzroy County
- Barambah
- Booie
- Boonenne
- Charlestown
- Cherbourg
- Cloyna
- Coolabunia
- Gallangowan
- Goomeribong
- Haly
- Johnstown
- Kunioon
- Manumbar
- McEuen
- Mondure
- Murgon
- Nanango
- Neumgna
- Taabinga
- Tarong
- Tureen
- Wooroolin
History
The county honours Sir Charles Augustus FitzRoy, who served as Governor-General of New South Wales from 1846–55, a period that then covered the territory that became Queensland. The Governor in Council named and bounded Fitzroy County on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
FAQ
Who was Fitzroy County named after?
Sir Charles Augustus FitzRoy, Governor-General of New South Wales from 1846–55.
How many parishes make up Fitzroy County?
Twenty-two, from Barambah to Wooroolin.
Is Fitzroy County still used?
Only as a land-title reference; South Burnett Regional Council governs the area today.
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