Key places to visit

The historic gold and copper mining town has held onto its past with a number of well-kept early 19th century buildings reflecting the wealth and extravagance that once flowed through the town.

For information on the best places to visit in Mount Morgan stop-off at the Tourist Centre located at the Historical Railway Station on Railway Parade. You can contact the centre on 4938 2312.

Mount Morgan Historical Museum: The Mount Morgan Historical Museum has an extensive collection of classic pieces and photographs tracing the history of Mount Morgan from its early pioneering days through to the gold rush and settlement period.

The museum is at 87 Morgan Street and is open from 10.00am to 1.00pm Monday to Saturday and 10.00am to 4.00pm on Sundays. The museum is contactable on 4938 2122. More info>

Mount Morgan Central State School: Built in 1887, the school originally opened with 54 enrolled students. By the next year there were 346 students and seven teachers. At its peak in 1926, there were 13 schools operating in the town. The school operates today and is on the corner of Gordon Street and Central Street.

Queensland National Bank: The first private bank in Mount Morgan, the Queensland National Bank, was built in 1887 and continued to operate until 1929. It is now a private residence on the corner of West Street and Morgan Street.

Queensland National Hotel		Saint Mary's Church of England

Saint Mary’s Church of England: In 1889, Saint Mary’s Church of England was constructed entirely out of bricks. The Church was a gift to the community from James Wesley who was the first Mayor of Mount Morgan and first general manager of the mine. The Church can be found on Gordon Street. More info>

Queensland National Hotel: The Queensland National Hotel, constructed in 1899, still stands today with its intricate lace-work railings and sweeping verandahs. The hotel served as a lookout for enemy planes during World War Two. Other notable hotels in Mount Morgan are Golden Nugget Hotel, Grand Hotel, Leichhardt Hotel and Railway Hotel. The National Hotel is on Morgan Street, but is not operating.

Mount Morgan Court House and Masonic Hall: The Mount Morgan Court House and Masonic Hall, constructed in 1898 and 1903 respectively are excellent examples of the town’s early brick designs. Both buildings showcase the work of the skilled stonemasons that once worked in the town. The Court House is located on Hall Street and the Masonic Hall can be found on Gordon Street. More info court precinct> More info Masonic temple>

Mount Morgan Railway Station: One of the most popular attractions at the town is the Mount Morgan Railway Station, which was used to ferry goods and passengers from the mine. The station was opened by the Honourable John Murray, the Queensland Minister for Railways in 1898. To compensate for the dangers of the mountainous route, the trains relied on a rack-rail system, utilising an ABT rack engine, which used toothed wheels to ferry the train over the treacherous Razorback Range. The station still has its fretwork arched entrance and the elevated water tank to power the original steam engines.

The Railway Station, which has become a focal point for the town, is located at number 1, Railway Parade. More info>

Side view of Mount Morgan State High School		View from on a swinging bridge

Mount Morgan State High School: The Mount Morgan State High School was erected in 1908 to teach the technical skills and trades of mining. The college became a high school in 1912, when the demand for skilled miners decreased. The high school was constructed of local bricks, stone and timbers. During the Spanish Influenza outbreak in 1919, the school was turned into an isolation ward because the hospital had overflowed. The State High School still operates today on the corner of Central and Dee Street. More info>

Town Cemetery: The town’s cemetery reflects the hard times and numerous disasters that have plagued Mount Morgan over the years. Stories of industrial accidents and disease outbreaks litter the rows of tombstones. The Linda Memorial, located in the cemetery, was erected in 1909 to commemorate the 26 men who died in the mine between 1894 and 1909. The cemetery also contains the Chinese Heung Lew or prayer oven.

The cemetery is located two kilometres south of the town centre, just off Coronation Drive. More info>

School of Arts building: Currently houses the town’s public library and public hall. The current School of Arts was rebuilt in 1924 after fire claimed the two previous incarnations of the building. The School of Arts is in Morgan Street. More info>

Swinging Bridges: The first of Mount Morgan’s famous swinging bridges was constructed in 1897 across the Dee River. At one stage there were six of these unique bridges operating, however, only two remain. One of the two remaining swinging bridges can be found on Tipperary Road and the other one can be found on Cornes Street. More info>

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