County of Hanson

County of Hanson is a cadastral unit located in the Australian state of South Australia that covers land in the Flinders Ranges immediately east of the town of Hawker. It was proclaimed on 20 July 1877 and is named after Sir Richard Davies Hanson who served as Premier, Administrator and Chief Justice of South Australia. It has been partially divided in the following sub-units of hundredsAdams, Arkaba, French, Moralana and Warcowie.

Hanson
South Australia
The Cazneaux Tree is located within the County of Hanson
Hanson
Coordinates31°44′23″S 138°46′20″E
Established18 January 1877
Area3,280 square kilometres (1,265 sq mi)
Location
  • 36 km (22 mi) E of Hawker
  • 127 km (79 mi) NE of Port Augusta
LGA(s)Flinders Ranges Council
Pastoral Unincorporated Area
RegionFar North
Lands administrative divisions around Hanson:
Taunton Taunton -
Blachford Hanson Derby
Newcastle Granville Lytton
FootnotesLocation
Adjoining counties
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