Evora is a cadastral county on Queensland’s central-western downs, one of the state’s historic land-title divisions rather than a governing area. Its gazetted centre lies at 23°26′S 145°37′E, within the Barcaldine Regional Council area.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 23°26′S 145°37′E |
| Council area at gazetted centre | Barcaldine Regional |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Type | Cadastral county (land-title division) |
History
The gazetteer’s own note on the name is uncertain: it records that Evora may recall the St Kilda, Melbourne residence of banker Francis Grey Smith (1827–1900), a relative of the pastoralist who named the original run, while also pointing out that Évora is a city in Portugal — without settling which explanation is correct. The Governor in Council named and bounded the county on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, gazetted 8 March 1901.
FAQ
Where does the name Evora come from?
The official record gives two possible sources — a Melbourne banker’s residence, or the Portuguese city of Évora — without confirming either.
Where is Evora County?
Its gazetted centre sits at 23°26′S 145°37′E, in the Barcaldine Regional Council area.
Is Evora County still used?
Only as a land-title reference; it has no council or administrative function of its own.