Marmor, Queensland


Marmor is a township and a locality in Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. It is approximately south of the city of Rockhampton located on the Bruce Highway.

History

The town/locality takes its name from the railway station, which was called Marmor being the Latin word for marble, which is found in the district.
The Marmor Provisional School opened on 6 November 1906. It became a State School on 1 January 1909. It is located on Rogers Road.
Marmor Post Office opened by October 1906 and closed in 1982.
At the 2011 census, Marmor had a population of 205 people.

Economy

The Marmor Limestone Mine has its own limestone kiln and processing plant. In the early 1900s, the mine's purpose was to supply lime to Mount Morgan, which was transported on the North Coast railway line. However, now the lime is mainly used in agricultural application, such as correcting soil acidification.

Community groups

The Marmor branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 46 Westacott Street.