Gough County facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gough New South Wales
Location in New South Wales
Lands administrative divisions around Gough: Arrawatta Clive Clive Arrawatta Gough Gresham Murchison Hardinge Clarke

Gough County is a special kind of land area in New South Wales, Australia. It's one of 141 such areas used for mapping and keeping track of land. This county was named after a famous military leader, Sir Hugh Gough (1779-1869), who was a Field Marshal.

What are Parishes?

Within a county like Gough, there are smaller areas called parishes. These are also used for mapping and managing land. Each parish has its own name and location. Gough County contains many different parishes, each with its own unique spot on the map. These parishes are managed by different local councils, like the Inverell Shire or the Glen Innes Severn Council.