A stone commemorative cairn and an (inaccurate) replica of a miner's hut have recently been constructed in the centre of the town site. The cemetery contains about 40 identifiable graves including 16 with headstones. The earliest headstone is dated 1875. The latest headstone is dated 1986 marking Sam Elliott's grave. There is no surviving plant. Heritage listing Maytown Township was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 1 June 2004 having satisfied the following criteria. The place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history. Maytown Township is significant as the major settlement on the Palmer goldfield. Founded beyond the frontier of pastoral occupation, it became an important centre for administration, communications and cultural contact with local Aboriginal people and Chinese miners. The town site contains building footings associated with administration and commerce. The place demonstrates rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of Queensland's cultural heritage. The presence of stone kerb and channelling is rare on far northern goldfields and survives as testimony to the desire for a permanent settlement in the region. Other structural remains are well represented and better documented than at other abandoned mining centres in north Queensland. The place has potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Queensland's history. Maytown cemetery is a significant cultural heritage component of the place and contains important historical documentation for the interpretation and understanding of those who lived in the area whilst gold mining operations were thriving along the Palmer River. The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of cultural places. As the commercial centre for the Palmer River goldfield, Maytown Town Reserve still demonstrates an extensive coverage of historical archaeological remains including campsites, graves, pig ovens and charcoal kilns. The township site and associated places are central to understanding and interpretation of the entire Palmer River goldfield. Associated heritage listings In addition, Maytown is associated with other heritage-listed sites from the Palmer goldfields era, including: Conglomerate Range: Wild Irish Girl Mine and Battery Laura to Maytown: Laura to Maytown Coach Road Palmerville Station: Alexandra Mine and Battery See also List of ghost towns References Attribution External links Geography of Far North Queensland Ghost towns in Queensland History of Queensland Mining towns in Queensland Populated places established in the 1870s 1870s establishments in Australia Populated places disestablished in 1945 Queensland Heritage Register Palmer, Queensland Mines in Queensland Articles