Marsh County is a cadastral county in Queensland, used for land-title records rather than local government. Its gazetted centre sits at 28°25′S 151°04′E, within the area Goondiwindi Regional Council administers today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Type | Cadastral county (land division) |
| Coordinates | 28°25′S 151°04′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Goondiwindi Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901, Land Act 1897 |
Parishes in Marsh County
- Badgery
- Bendidee
- Bengalla
- Bringalily
- Commoron
- Curriba
- Eena
- Goondiwindi
- Inglewood
- Kerimbilla
- Merawa
- Merinda
- Millmerran
- Mingimarny
- Moogoon
- Morennan
- Sands
- Stonehenge
- Whetstone
- Wondalli
- Wyaga
- Yagaburne
Geography
Queensland does not publish boundary descriptions for its cadastral counties, so Marsh County’s extent relative to its neighbours is not stated here. Its gazetted point falls in the state’s southern border country, in the Goondiwindi Regional Council area.
History
The Governor in Council named and bounded Marsh County on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, one of the many counties fixed along Queensland’s southern border in the same gazette round.
FAQ
Is Marsh County still used?
Yes. Cadastral counties such as Marsh remain part of Queensland’s land-title system, though they carry no government function.
Is Marsh County a local government area?
No. It is a historic land-title division. Goondiwindi Regional Council provides local government services around the county’s gazetted centre.
How many parishes does Marsh County have?
Its gazetted parish list, above, runs to 22 parishes.