Queensland’s Kennedy County is a cadastral land-title division proclaimed under the Land Act 1897, one of 322 across the state. Its gazetted reference point, 26°57′S 147°41′E, falls within Maranoa Regional Council. It should not be confused with the federal Division of Kennedy, a separate electorate covering a much larger part of north Queensland.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 26°57′S 147°41′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Maranoa Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 969 |
Name Origin
The gazetteer states the county is presumably named after Edmund Besley Court Kennedy (1818–1848), the explorer, though the exact date of naming is unknown.
FAQ
Where is Kennedy County?
Its gazetted point sits at 26°57′S 147°41′E, within the area Maranoa Regional Council administers.
Who was the county named after?
Presumably explorer Edmund Besley Court Kennedy, though the gazetteer records no exact naming date.
When was it proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897 (gazette page 969).
Is Kennedy County still used?
Only in land titles and property descriptions. It carries no council or planning function today.