Raglan County is a cadastral county in central Queensland, named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted point, 24°05′S 150°28′E, falls within the Shire of Banana.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°05′S 150°28′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | the Shire of Banana |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 968 |
Name Origin
The county was named by the Surveyor-General of New South Wales on 3 July 1855, after Fitzroy James Henry Somerset, First Baron Raglan (1788–1855), the first Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in the Crimea.
Parishes in Raglan County
The following parishes are recorded within Raglan County.
- Annandale
- Bundalba
- Bunerba
- Callide
- Calliungal
- Craiglands
- Don
- Dumgree
- Dundee
- Earlsfield
- Gelobera
- Manton
- Prairie
- Spier
- Thalberg
- Ulogie
- Winterbourne
FAQ
Where is Raglan County?
Its gazetted point sits at 24°05′S 150°28′E, within the Shire of Banana.
How many parishes does Raglan County have?
Seventeen are recorded, from Annandale to Winterbourne.
When was Raglan County proclaimed?
7 March 1901, recorded on gazette page 968.
Is Raglan County still used?
It persists in land titles and property descriptions but has no government function today.
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