The County of Follett is a cadastral county in far southwest Victoria, proclaimed on 10 January 1849. It covers about 2,857 km² between the Glenelg River and the South Australian border, and has no towns of any size inside its own boundary.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Far southwest Victoria, Western District/South Australian border |
| Proclaimed | 10 January 1849 |
| Area | 2,857 km² (1,103 sq mi) |
| Local government area today | Glenelg Shire |
Parishes in Follett County
- Ardno
- Bahgallah
- Bogalara
- Byjuke
- Dartmoor
- Drajurk
- Kaladbro
- Kanawinka
- Kinkella
- Langkoop
- Mageppa
- Malanganee
- Mumbannar
- Nagwarry
- Nangeela
- Palpara
- Roseneath
- Tooloy
- Tullich
- Wanwin
- Werrikoo
- Wilkin
Towns and Localities Today
No town of any size sits inside Follett’s boundary. The nearest service centre is Casterton, just north of the county line on Elderslie Creek and the seat of Glenelg Shire. Dartmoor, one of the county’s parish names, is also a small locality on the Glenelg River near the South Australian border.
Geography
Follett is bounded by the Glenelg River to the east, the South Australian border to the west, and Elderslie Creek to the north. Lowan and Dundas counties lie to the east, and Normanby to the south and east. Across the South Australian border are the counties of Robe and Grey.
History
Follett was proclaimed a county on 10 January 1849, one of Victoria’s original set of cadastral divisions used to record land titles. Its parish names, including Kanawinka and Nagwarry, reflect the local Bunganditj language of the region.
FAQ
Is Follett County still used?
Follett survives in land titles and property descriptions but has no government function today. Glenelg Shire administers local government in the area.
Where is Follett County?
It sits in the far southwest corner of Victoria, bounded by the Glenelg River, the South Australian border, and Elderslie Creek near Casterton.
Are there any towns inside Follett County?
No, Follett contains no towns of significant size. Casterton, just north of the boundary, is the nearest service centre.