Mitchell County is a cadastral county in south-west Queensland, used for land-title records rather than local government. Its gazetted centre sits at 24°24′S 144°50′E, within the area Blackall Tambo Regional Council administers today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Type | Cadastral county (land division) |
| Coordinates | 24°24′S 144°50′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Blackall Tambo Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901, Land Act 1897 |
Name Origin
The county is presumed to be named, by an unrecorded Queensland Surveyor-General, after Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell (1792–1855), who served as Surveyor-General of New South Wales from 1828 to 1855.
Geography
Queensland does not publish boundary descriptions for its cadastral counties, so Mitchell County’s extent relative to its neighbours is not detailed here. Its gazetted point falls within Blackall Tambo Regional Council’s area.
History
Mitchell County was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, honouring an explorer and surveyor whose career predated Queensland’s own separation from New South Wales.
FAQ
Is Mitchell County still used?
Yes. Cadastral counties such as Mitchell remain part of Queensland’s land-title system, though they carry no government function.
Who was Mitchell County named after?
Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell, Surveyor-General of New South Wales from 1828 to 1855.
Is Mitchell County a local government area?
No. It is a historic land-title division. Blackall Tambo Regional Council provides local government services around the county’s gazetted centre.