James Earl (grazier)

James Earl (1835–1907) was a merchant in Far North Queensland of cartage and started cattle breeding.

He is well known for his contributions to the local area.

Butcher's Hill was historically referred to in order to describe locations, for example references to north, south etc. of Butchers Hill. This was because of the cattle station owned and run by Earl who became a butcher and the cattle station was known as Butcher's Hill. Butchers Hill could also refer to the Station. In modern times Lakeland is more commonly used and referred to as a landmark in the local area.

The Lakeland road stop is situated en-route to Cooktown from Cairns / Port Douglas / other southern locations. This road stop has various information that are in memory of James Earl.

James Earl lookout is a local tourist attraction and located nearby.