O’Connell County is a Queensland cadastral county proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted point, 19°11′S 145°27′E, falls within Charters Towers Regional Council.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 19°11′S 145°27′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Charters Towers Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 972 |
Name Origin
The gazetteer records that the county was presumably named by the Surveyor-General, on an unrecorded date, after Sir Maurice Charles O’Connell (1812–1879), a soldier, public servant and politician who served as Government Resident at Port Curtis 1854-59 and as a member and later president of the Legislative Council 1860-79.
FAQ
Where is O’Connell County?
Its gazetted centre is 19°11′S 145°27′E, within Charters Towers Regional Council.
What is O’Connell County named after?
Presumably Sir Maurice Charles O’Connell, a colonial politician and Legislative Council president.
Which council area covers its centre?
Charters Towers Regional Council.
Is O’Connell County still used?
It has no council role; it remains a land-title reference, one of 322 Queensland counties.