County of Elphinstone facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elphinstone Queensland
Location within Queensland
Lands administrative divisions around Elphinstone: Wilkie Gray Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Wilkie Gray Elphinstone Gladstone Davenport Davenport Murray

The County of Elphinstone is a special way that land is divided in Queensland, Australia. Think of it like a big area on a map used for administrative purposes. This county is home to the city of Townsville, a major place in Queensland.

It was named after a person called George Elphinstone Dalrymple. He was an important politician and explorer who lived a long time ago (from 1826 to 1876). The county's existence was even noted in the 1911 Britannica encyclopedia.

The County of Elphinstone has natural borders. The Haughton River is on its eastern side. Part of the Burdekin River forms its border in the southwest. This large area is further split into smaller sections called parishes.

What are Parishes?

Dividing the Land

Parishes are like smaller neighborhoods or districts within a county. They help to organize the land for things like property records and local administration. Each parish has its own name and specific boundaries.

Parishes in Elphinstone

The County of Elphinstone is divided into many different parishes. These smaller areas help manage the land and identify specific locations. For example, some parishes include parts of Townsville, while others are more rural.