The County of Evelyn is a cadastral county east of Melbourne, Victoria, proclaimed on 10 January 1849. It sits on both sides of the upper Yarra River in the Yarra Valley, with the Great Dividing Range as its northern edge. It is named for John Evelyn, the English diarist and gardener.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Yarra Valley, east of Melbourne |
| Proclaimed | 10 January 1849 |
| Area | 3,036 km² |
| Named after | John Evelyn, English diarist and gardener |
| Principal towns | Warburton, Kinglake, Greensborough, Mooroolbark |
Parishes in Evelyn County
Wikipedia records 28 parishes for Evelyn County, matching this page’s list exactly. No names were added or dropped.
- Beenak
- Brimbonga
- Burgoyne
- Coornburt
- Galbarmuck
- Glenwatts
- Gracedale
- Greensborough
- Gruyere
- Kinglake
- Linton
- Manango
- Monbulk
- Monda
- Mooroolbark
- Nangana
- Nillumbik
- Parbine
- Queenstown
- Sutton
- Tarrawarra
- Tarrawarra North
- Wandin Yallock
- Warburton
- Warrandyte
- Woori Yallock
- Yering
- Yuonga
Towns and Localities Today
Warburton, Kinglake and Warrandyte are the county’s best-known towns, all popular day-trip destinations from Melbourne. Greensborough, Mooroolbark, Monbulk and Yering remain established suburbs and towns within the old county boundary.
Geography
Evelyn County straddles the upper Yarra River in the Yarra Valley, with the Great Dividing Range along its northern edge. Its neighbours are Bourke and Anglesey to the north, Wonnangatta to the northeast, Tanjil and Buln Buln to the east, and Mornington to the south.
History
Evelyn was proclaimed a county on 10 January 1849, one of the earlier counties surveyed around Melbourne. It is named for John Evelyn, the 17th-century English diarist and gardener.
FAQ
Is Evelyn County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Evelyn remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.
Who is Evelyn County named after?
It is named for John Evelyn, an English diarist and gardener.
What river runs through Evelyn County?
The upper Yarra River runs through the county, which sits on both sides of it.