Near Mullan in Shoshone County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Murray Gold Fields
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 9, 2018
1. Murray Gold Fields Marker
A permanent camp followed at Murray, Jan, 22, 1884. As Shoshone county seat (1885-1898) and this area's gold center, Murray flourished for more than a decade. Important buildings -- a courthouse, Masonic Hall, and other landmarks -- have been preserved there to reflect life in a gold rush camp a century ago.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 430.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 47° 27.75′ N, 115° 42.63′ W. Marker is near Mullan, Idaho, in Shoshone County. Marker is on Interstate 90 at milepost 73, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mullan ID 83846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 1910 Fire (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Silver Valley (a few steps from this marker); History of Lookout Pass (approx. 0.8 miles away); Willow Creek Slide (approx. 1.2 miles away);
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More about this marker. This marker is located at a westbound turnout on Interstate Highway 90, just west of Lookout Pass and the Montana/Idaho stateline.
Also see . . . Murray, Idaho, in the Historic Silver Valley -- Grit. Murray itself is a sleepy little near-ghost town in the northern panhandle of Idaho. Located in the historic Silver Valley east of Coeur d’Alene, it has seen its share of colorful characters come and go. From 1886 to 1887 it was actually the county seat for Shoshone County, Idaho. At one point in its heyday, the tiny town boasted 44 bars along its main street. (Submitted on September 2, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 9, 2018
2. Murray Gold Fields Marker
Photographed By Vintage Postcard, circa 1900
3. Murray Gold Fields Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,243 times since then and 129 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
