March County is a cadastral county in Queensland, used for land-title records rather than local government. Its gazetted centre sits at 25°32′S 152°42′E, within the area Fraser Coast Regional Council administers today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Type | Cadastral county (land division) |
| Coordinates | 25°32′S 152°42′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901, Land Act 1897 |
Name Origin
The county’s name is possibly taken from a medical practitioner named March who was active in Maryborough, though the record does not give a first name or date.
Parishes in March County
- Bidwill
- Bingham
- Como
- Conondale
- Cooloola
- Cowra
- Curra
- Dayman
- Elliott
- Goomboorian
- Gundiah
- Gutchy
- Gympie
- Kenilworth
- Laguna
- Maleny
- Maryborough
- Neerdie
- Noosa
- Poona
- South Head
- Tagigan
- Tahiti
- Tewantin
- Tiaro
- Tinana
- Toolara
- Traveston
- Tuchekoi
- Ulirrah
- Urangan
- Vernon
- Walliebum
- Weyba
- Womalah
- Woondum
- Young
Geography
Queensland does not publish boundary descriptions for its cadastral counties, so March County’s extent relative to its neighbours is not stated here. Its gazetted point falls within the Fraser Coast Regional Council area.
History
The name March was first recorded in 1848 by the New South Wales government, before Queensland separated as a colony. The county itself was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
FAQ
Is March County still used?
Yes. Cadastral counties such as March remain part of Queensland’s land-title system, though they carry no government function.
Is March County a local government area?
No. It is a historic land-title division. Fraser Coast Regional Council provides local government services around the county’s gazetted centre.
How many parishes does March County have?
Its gazetted parish list, above, runs to 37 parishes.