Tower Hill County is a cadastral division of Queensland, proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted coordinates are 21°59′S 144°44′E, a point that falls within Flinders Shire.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 21°59′S 144°44′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Flinders Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 970 |
Name Origin
The name presumably comes from the Tower Hill pastoral run, itself derived from a feature name used by the explorer William Landsborough in 1861.
FAQ
Where is Tower Hill County?
The gazetted reference point is 21°59′S 144°44′E, within Flinders Shire.
Which council area covers its centre?
Flinders Shire administers the local government area at the county’s gazetted point.
When was Tower Hill County proclaimed?
It was proclaimed on 8 March 1901, part of the Land Act 1897 division of Queensland into 322 counties.
Does the county still function today?
No. It has no council role now; it survives only in land titles and property descriptions.
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