When Queensland became an independent state in 1859, this was a major port of entry. A town with strong history and a number of historical buildings. St. Paul 's Anglican Church built in 1852; City Hall.
Built in 1908 in American Colonial style; the School of Arts constructed in 1887 and Gataker's Building, built in 1868. Maryborough is 30 minutes drive from Maryborough. Home of P.L.Travers who wrote Mary Poppins.
Maryborough is home of Walkers Limited, built in 1873, their first steam locomotive named the Mary Ann. A replica of the Mary Ann engine hauls trains through Queens Park on the last Sunday of every month. Walkers built the Tilt Train now used by Queensland Railways.
