Hardinge County facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hardinge New South Wales
Location in New South Wales
Lands administrative divisions around Hardinge: Murchison Arrawatta Gough Murchison Hardinge Clarke Darling Inglis Sandon

Hardinge County is a special way that land is divided in New South Wales, Australia. It's like a big section on a map. There are 141 of these land divisions in New South Wales, and Hardinge County is one of them.

Who Was Hardinge County Named After?

Hardinge County was named to honour a very important person named Sir Henry Hardinge. He was a Field Marshal, which means he was a top leader in the army.

Sir Henry Hardinge lived from 1785 to 1856. Naming a county after him was a way to remember his important work and contributions.

What Are Parishes?

Counties like Hardinge are often divided into smaller areas called parishes. Think of them as smaller neighbourhoods or sections within the larger county.

These parishes help people keep track of land ownership and for mapping purposes. Each parish is part of a Local Government Area (LGA). An LGA is like a local council that manages services for the people living there, such as roads and parks.