Herbert County is a cadastral land-title division in Queensland, one of 322 counties proclaimed under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted reference point, 20°01′S 148°15′E, falls within Whitsunday Regional Council. The Governor in Council named and bounded the county on 7 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 20°01′S 148°15′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 972 |
Name Origin
The gazetteer records the name as presumably honouring Robert George Wyndham Herbert (1831–1905), Queensland’s Colonial Secretary, 1859–66, and later Under Secretary at the British Colonial Office, 1871–92 and 1900–03.
FAQ
Where is Herbert County?
Its gazetted point sits at 20°01′S 148°15′E, within the area covered by Whitsunday Regional Council.
Who was the county named after?
Presumably Robert George Wyndham Herbert, Queensland’s Colonial Secretary from 1859.
When was it proclaimed?
7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897 (Queensland Government Gazette, page 972).
Does Herbert County still have any legal function?
Only as a land-title description. It has had no council, planning or administrative role since local government was reorganised on separate boundaries.