Wallace County, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wallace New South Wales
Location in New South Wales
Lands administrative divisions around Wallace: Buccleuch Cowley Beresford Selwyn Wallace Beresford Tambo (Vic) Wellesley Wellesley

Title of an 1898 map from Wallace County

Wallace County is a special area in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of 141 "cadastral divisions". These divisions are like old-fashioned land maps. They help keep track of who owns what land.

Wallace County is bordered by two important rivers. The Snowy River forms its southern and south-eastern edge. The Murrumbidgee River is its northern boundary. The well-known town of Jindabyne is located within this county.

Who Was Wallace County Named After?

Wallace County was named to honor a historical figure. This person was Sir John Alexander Dunlop Agnew Wallace. He lived from 1775 to 1857. He was known as the Sixth Baronet. A "baronet" is a special title in the United Kingdom. It is passed down through families.

What Are Parishes?

Counties like Wallace County are divided into smaller areas. These smaller areas are called parishes. Parishes are also used for land mapping. They help organize land ownership and records. Many parishes make up Wallace County. Each parish has its own name and location.