Lytton County is presumably named after Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton (1803–1873), politician, novelist and Secretary of State for the Colonies in 1858–59. Its gazetted centre, 26°47′S 151°07′E, falls within the area covered today by Western Downs Regional Council.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| LGA (covering the gazetted centre) | Western Downs Regional Council |
| Bounded | 7 March 1901 |
| Gazette reference | Page 968, ref. no. 20320 |
| Coordinates | 26°47′S 151°07′E |
Name Origin
The county is presumably named after Edward Bulwer-Lytton, a British politician, novelist and critic who served as Secretary of State for the Colonies in 1858–59.
Parishes in Lytton County
- Bell
- Brownlie
- Buchan
- Burncluith
- Canaga
- Chinchilla
- Colamba
- Cooranga
- Diamondy
- Earle
- Jandowae
- Jingi Jingi
- Logie
- Macalister
- Mahen
- Nudley
- Palmer
- Thorn
- Tuckerang
- Tully
Geography
The county’s gazetted centre lies at 26°47′S 151°07′E, within Western Downs Regional Council’s area on the Darling Downs.
History
Lytton County was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, part of the state-wide round of proclamations fixing Queensland’s cadastral county boundaries.
FAQ
Is Lytton County still used?
No. It survives only in historical land-title descriptions today.
How many parishes are in Lytton County?
20 parishes are recorded, from Bell to Tully.
Which council covers Lytton County?
Western Downs Regional Council covers the area containing the county’s gazetted centre.