Foxton is a cadastral county in north Queensland, one of the historic land-title divisions from the colony’s cadastral survey rather than a governing area. Its gazetted centre lies at 21°06′S 145°41′E, within the Charters Towers Regional Council area.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 21°06′S 145°41′E |
| Council area at gazetted centre | Charters Towers Regional |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Type | Cadastral county (land-title division) |
History
The Governor in Council named and bounded Foxton County on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, with the proclamation gazetted on 8 March 1901. It was one of many counties fixed across inland north Queensland at the same sitting; no separate record of the name’s origin survives.
FAQ
Where is Foxton County?
Its gazetted centre is at 21°06′S 145°41′E, in the area covered by Charters Towers Regional Council.
What kind of division is Foxton County?
A cadastral county — a historic land-survey division, not a local government area.
Does Foxton County have its own council?
No; Charters Towers Regional Council governs the district today.