King County is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, a land-title division with no council or government role. The Queensland Place Names Gazetteer fixes its reference point at 15°52′S 143°17′E, within the Shire of Cook. The Governor in Council proclaimed the county’s boundaries on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 15°52′S 143°17′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Cook Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 976 |
FAQ
Where is King County?
Its gazetted reference point is 15°52′S 143°17′E, within the area Cook Shire Council administers.
Which council covers its gazetted centre?
Cook Shire Council.
When was King County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, recorded on page 976 of the Queensland Government Gazette.
Is King County still used?
Only in land titles and property descriptions. It carries no council or planning function today, like every Queensland county gazetted in 1901.
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