Marmor, Queensland

Marmor Queensland
Marmor
Coordinates
Population	205 (2011 census)
Postcode(s)	4702
Location	45 km (28 mi) south of Rockhampton
LGA(s)	Rockhampton Region
State electorate(s)	Mirani
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Localities around Marmor: Bajool Port Alma The Narrows Bajool ' Raglan Bajool Raglan Raglan

Marmor is a township and a locality in Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. It is approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of the city of Rockhampton located on the Bruce Highway. At the 2011 census, Marmor had a population of 205 people.

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 (a receiving office in the area had been open from 1883, earlier known as San Jose, then Toonda) and closed in 1982.

Economy

File:Loaded train stationary beside the quarry at Marmor, about 1906.jpg

Loaded train stationary beside the quarry at Marmor, about 1906

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.