Perseverance, Queensland
Perseverance is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Perseverance had a population of 72 people.
Geography
Perseverance is on the Darling Downs in southern Queensland.The locality is crossed from east to west by the Esk–Hampton Road. Upper Creekbrook Creek forms part of the eastern boundary of Perseverance.
The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation.
History
Perseverance Creek Provisional School opened on 10 November 1880. On 1 January 1909, it became Perseverance Creek State School. It closed briefly in 1925 to 1926 due to low student numbers. It permanently closed in 1944.All Saints Catholic Church opened on Sunday 29 August 1909 by the Reverend D. Fouhy. In 1931, the church was enlarged and re-dedicated on Sunday 25 October 1931 by Bishop James Byrne. It closed and was sold in 1999. It was at 4025 Esk Hampton Road. As at November 2023, the church building was still extant.
In 1914, land was purchased by the Methodists with the intention to build a church. A stump capping ceremony was held in October 1914. The church opened on 1 May 1915.
Demographics
In the, Perseverance had a population of 62 people.In the, Perseverance had a population of 72 people.