Gowan County was gazetted by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901, one of 322 cadastral counties proclaimed across Queensland under the Land Act 1897. Its reference point, 25°20′S 145°03′E, falls within the Shire of Quilpie.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 25°20′S 145°03′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Shire of Quilpie |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 970 |
Name Origin
The county takes its name from the Gowan Range. Surveyor-general Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell recorded the range as “Gowen Range” on 28 September 1846, without noting where the name came from.
FAQ
Where is Gowan County?
Its gazetted point sits at 25°20′S 145°03′E, in the Shire of Quilpie.
Which council area covers its gazetted centre?
The Shire of Quilpie.
When was Gowan County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, page 970 of the Queensland Government Gazette.
Where does the name come from?
The nearby Gowan Range, named by surveyor Thomas Mitchell in 1846 with no provenance recorded for the name itself.
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