The County of Musgrave is a cadastral entity in South Australia covering the west coast of the Eyre Peninsula. Governor Anthony Musgrave proclaimed it on 22 June 1876, naming it after himself; he served as South Australia’s Governor from June 1876 to January 1877. Elliston is its principal town.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | South Australia |
| Region | West coast, Eyre Peninsula |
| Proclaimed | 22 June 1876 |
| Named after | Governor Anthony Musgrave |
| Area | about 6,300 km² |
| Principal towns | Elliston, Lock, Yeelanna |
| Local government areas today | District Council of Elliston, District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula |
Hundreds in Musgrave County
- Hundred of Barwell
- Hundred of Blesing
- Hundred of Colton
- Hundred of Cowan
- Hundred of Haig
- Hundred of Hudd
- Hundred of Kappawanta
- Hundred of Kiana
- Hundred of McIntosh
- Hundred of McLachan
- Hundred of Mitchell
- Hundred of Peachna
- Hundred of Pearce
- Hundred of Shannon
- Hundred of Squire
- Hundred of Talia
- Hundred of Tinline
- Hundred of Ulyerra
- Hundred of Ward
- Hundred of Way
Towns and Localities Today
Elliston, on the county’s west coast, is the seat of the District Council of Elliston and Musgrave County’s main town. Lock and Yeelanna, on the eastern boundary, fall within the District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula and are served by the Eyre Peninsula Railway. Cropping and grazing are the county’s main industries.
Geography
Musgrave County covers the coast between Talia Beach at Anxious Bay in the north and Cape Drummond in the south, extending about 90 kilometres inland. It borders Le Hunte County to the east.
History
Musgrave County was proclaimed in 1876, one of several Eyre Peninsula counties named for their proclaiming Governor. Its 20 hundreds run in four west-to-east rows across the county.
FAQ
Is Musgrave County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Musgrave County remain in South Australian land titles and property descriptions, but the county itself has no government or administrative function today.
What towns are in Musgrave County?
Elliston, Lock and Yeelanna are its main towns.
Which council areas cover Musgrave County?
The District Council of Elliston and District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula.