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The Mount Morgan Railway Museum

A trip to the Mount Morgan Railway Museum is a must do when visiting the area. Officially opened in 1898 as the town’s Railway Station, the building today now houses the Mount Morgan Railway Museum and Visitor Explore Centre.

The Big Dam

The Number 7 Dam (otherwise known as the Big Dam) was one of seven dams that were built by the Mine in its early establishment. The dam is the catchment for the town's water supply.

The Private Victor Stanley Jones Suspension Bridge

This replica is known as the Private Victor Stanley Jones Suspension Bridge, in memory of the nation's first military casualty. Private Jones was the 1st Australian Soldier to die in Imperial Service on foreign foil (South Africa).

Mount Morgan State High School

This beautiful brick building was built in 1908, originally serving the purpose as a technical college. The college attracted many students associated with mining and in particular, Mount Morgan Gold Mining Co. By the year 1912, the college became a state high school - the first of its kind in the state of Queensland (by one day).

The Mafeking Bell

The Mafeking Bell was cast at the Mount Morgan Mine in 1900. Made from copper pennies donated by the local school children, the bell was cast to celebrate the relief of Mafeking; held under siege for a number of months during the Boer War.

The Mount Morgan Historical Museum

A trip to Mount Morgan would not be complete without a trip to the Mount Morgan Historical Museum. Housing an impressive collection of relics from the towns earliest years to the present, the Mount Morgan Historical Museum delves into the captivating history of Mount Morgan.

The Mine Hooter

Made in 1919, the Mine Hooter was used by the Mount Morgan Mine throughout the many years of its life. Serving as a familiar sound to the residents of Mount Morgan, the sound of the hooter could not be missed.

The Running the Cutter Statue

The Running the Cutter Statue represents an interesting past tradition carried out in Mount Morgan from 1900 – 1918. Today the tradition is brought to life annually, during a competition held in the Golden Mount Festival. The Running of the Cutter contest sees teams relay the town’s remaining 4 hotels, with the lucky last team member downing a cutter full of beer.

The Mount Morgan School of Arts

The Mount Morgan School of Arts hall was built in 1924, following fire destroying the original building in the late 1800’s and its replacement in 1923.

Queensland National Hotel

The Queensland National Hotel was built in 1899, one of Mount Morgan’s original 27 hotels. This beautiful two story structure is heritage listed today. The tower at the top of the building was used as a lookout during WWII, to spot enemy planes. It is now used as a private residence.

ANZAC Park

ANZAC Park displays a number of military and historic icons. Situated in the Park is the Coronation Light, which was erected in 1902 to commemorate the Coronation (crowning) of King Edward VII and relocated to the Park in 1947.

The Anglican Church

The Saint May’s Church of England was built in 1889, made completely of local made bricks. The Hall was built as a gift to the Anglican community, from Mr James Wesley Hall – the first General Manager of the Mount Morgan Mine and the first Mayor of Mount Morgan.

The Masonic Hall

The Masonic Hall of Mount Morgan was built in 1903. This two story structure, made of red face brick reflects the growth and prominence of the area in its early establishment and the spread of free masonry through Queensland. The Hall is still used today.

The Police Station

Built in the late 1890s, the Mount Morgan Police Station was originally built to serve as the town’s Court House. This beautiful structure reflects the wealth and importance of Mount Morgan during the turn of
the twentieth Century.

Cemetery

The Mount Morgan cemetery holds great historical significance to the township. Walking the site, the early section of the area reflects the difficult times the area and its locals endured marking the times of plagues and industrial accidents.

Mount Morgan Mine

This mine site and majority of its buildings on site are heritage listed. A dominant feature towering the landscape is a huge brick chimney known as the Big Stack.

The Frank Golding Lookout

The Frank Golding Lookout can be found at the top of East Street. Sponsored by the Mount Morgan Rotary Club, and is named after a former Rotarian and Historian of Mount Morgan- Mr Frank Golding. This lookout is the highest lookout point in the town and provides a terrific view of scenic Mount Morgan and an ideal photo opportunity.

The Arthur Timms Lookout

Named after a former Chairman for the Mount Morgan Council, the Arthur Timms Lookout is the closest lookout to the Mine. This viewing point provides a perfect photo opportunity of the Mine from a distance and a great way to view the spanning township.