Blenheim, Queensland Blenheim, Queensland Blenheim is a rural locality of the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2011 census, Blenheim had a population of 259 people. Originally the district was known as Sandy Creek, but later it was named Blenheim after Blenheim Park in Oxfordshire, England, which was in turn named after the Battle of Blenheim. Blenheim State School opened on 7 Apr 1879, with an initial enrolment of 73 pupils. In 1895, a German Baptist church was established at Blenheim under the leadership of C. Muetzelburg. As time passed, the desire for German language church services diminished and, due to
Blenheim (Maryland) was demolished in the late 19th century. “Blenheim” was not supported by a vast plantation but by income-producing investments and inherited lands and wealth. The Lees owned other land in the county, but “Blenheim” was the principle dwelling plantation being a tract originally known as “The Three Brothers”. It has been incorrectly identified as that of “Laidler Ferry Farm”, which is located near the present Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge. Blenheim (Maryland) "Blenheim" was the once historic estate of the Lee family of Charles County, Maryland. It was owned by Capt. Philip Lee, Sr., Hon., Esq. (1681–1744). Philip had