Talbot County is a cadastral county in central Victoria, proclaimed in 1849 and used for land titles. It covers the goldfields country north of Ballarat, including Castlemaine, Maryborough and Clunes.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Central Victorian goldfields |
| Proclaimed | 1849 |
| Principal towns | Castlemaine, Maryborough, Clunes, Creswick |
| Local government areas today | Central Goldfields Shire, Mount Alexander Shire, Hepburn Shire |
Parishes in Talbot County
- Addington
- Amherst
- Ascot
- Baringhup
- Beckworth
- Bradford
- Bullarook
- Bullarto
- Bung Bong
- Burke
- Campbelltown
- Caralulup
- Carisbrook
- Castlemaine
- Chewton
- Clunes
- Coliban
- Craigie
- Creswick
- Drummond
- Eddington
- Edgecombe
- Eglinton
- Elphinstone
- Ercildoun
- Faraday
- Franklin
- Fryers
- Glendaruel
- Glengower
- Glenlyon
- Guildford
- Harcourt
- Hawkestone
- Holcombe
- Lexton
- Lillicur
- Maldon
- Maryborough
- Moolort
- Muckleford
- Neereman
- Rodborough
- Sandon
- Smeaton
- Spring Hill
- Strangeways
- Sutton Grange
- Tarrengower
- Tourello
- Walmer
- Wombat
- Yandoit
Towns and Localities Today
Castlemaine and Maryborough are the county’s largest towns, both built on gold-rush foundations. Clunes and Creswick are smaller historic mining towns nearby.
| Town | Local government area |
|---|---|
| Castlemaine | Mount Alexander Shire |
| Maryborough | Central Goldfields Shire |
| Clunes | Hepburn Shire |
| Creswick | Hepburn Shire |
Geography
Talbot County sits north of Ballarat, taking in the goldfields around Castlemaine, Maldon and Maryborough.
History
Talbot County was proclaimed in 1849, before the 1850s gold rushes transformed Castlemaine, Maldon and Clunes into major mining towns.
FAQ
Where is Talbot County?
It lies in central Victoria, north of Ballarat, covering the goldfields around Castlemaine and Maryborough.
What are the main towns in Talbot County?
Castlemaine, Maryborough, Clunes and Creswick are the largest towns.
Is Talbot County still used?
The cadastral division remains in land titles and property descriptions, but it has no government function today.