Morven, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Morven Queensland
Hotel (since Destroyed by Fire and rebuilt)
Morven Location in Queensland
Population	199 (2016 census)
• Density	0.08677/km2 (0.2247/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4468
Area	2,293.5 km2 (885.5 sq mi)
Location	665 km (413 mi) WNW of Brisbane 177 km (110 mi) W of Roma 91 km (57 mi) E of Charleville
LGA(s)	Murweh Shire Council
State electorate(s)	Warrego
Federal Division(s)	Maranoa
Localities around Morven: Clara Creek Redford Tyrconnel Sommariva Morven Mungallala Riversleigh Boatman Mungallala South

Morven is a town and a locality in the Shire of Murweh, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Morven had a population of 199 people.

History

In 1859, a small area was taken from the property Victoria Downs and set aside for public use and designated on maps and documents as 'Victoria Downs Reserve'. It was on the mail route from Brisbane to Charleville. Later it became informally known as 'Sadlier's Waterhole' after Captain TJ Sadlier and his wife camped at the property. In 1876, a post office was opened and called Morven. When officially surveyed in 1880, it was officially given the name Morven.

Facilities

Morven has a public library, historical museum and heritage trail. Nearby is the Tregole National Park.

Heritage listings

Moreven has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Morven on the Roma-Cunamulla railway line: Angellala Rail Bridge

Education

Morven State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Albert Street (26°24′56″S 147°06′35″E / 26.4156°S 147.1098°E / -26.4156; 147.1098 (Morven State School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 23 students with 3 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and 5 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent).

There is no secondary school in Morven. School Bus Route S280 conveys students from Year 7 to Year 12 into Charleville to attend Charleville State High School.