Stonehenge, Queensland (Barcoo Shire)

Stonehenge
Queensland
Stonehenge
Coordinates 24°21′S 143°17′E / 24.350°S 143.283°E / -24.350; 143.283Coordinates: 24°21′S 143°17′E / 24.350°S 143.283°E / -24.350; 143.283
Population 106 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4730
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Barcoo
Localities around Stonehenge:
Opaltown Opaltown Vergemont
Diamantina Lakes Stonehenge Tocal
Farrars Creek Jundah Isisford

Stonehenge is a small outback locality in the Shire of Barcoo in Central West Queensland, Australia.[2] Nearby is one of three areas used to base the Australian Department of Defence's over-the-horizon radar system.

History

Stonehenge, 1931

Its name originates from when the area was a stopping point for bullock teams. A stone hut used by the bullock drivers to overnight in eventually fell into disuse, and the stone remains became known as 'Stonehenge'.[3]

The Stonehenge State School opened on 3 September 1900. The school closed in 1947 but subsequently reopened. It closed again on 1 February 1977 but reopened again on 27 January 27 January 1981.[4]

At the 2006 census, Stonehenge and the surrounding area had a population of 106.[1]

Facilities

Stonehenge has a public library, sports centre and community centre.[5]


References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Stonehenge (Barcoo Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
  2. ↑ "NAME (entry NUMBER)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  3. ↑ Action Graphics A Stonehenge without stones
  4. ↑ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  5. ↑ "Stonehenge". Barcoo Shire Council. Retrieved 12 November 2013.

Further reading


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