County of York (South Australia)

The County of York is a cadastral county in South Australia. It is one of the 38 counties that were proclaimed in 1846 following the survey of the colony of South Australia. The county is located in the state's mid-north region, situated inland from the Spencer Gulf.

Its boundaries are defined by lines of longitude and latitude, a common feature of the South Australian cadastral survey system. While not a formal administrative unit in the same way as a local government area, the county designation remains a significant element in land description and titling in South Australia. Land within the County of York is administered by various local government areas, the specific boundaries of which would need to be consulted for current administrative details.

The county's name, like many others in South Australia, is of English origin, possibly reflecting the historical ties between the colony and Great Britain. Further research would be required to determine the precise reasons for the selection of the name "York" for this specific county. Information regarding its early settlement patterns, significant historical events, and prominent geographical features would require further investigation.