Murphy in Owyhee County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

The Murphy School House District 14

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 27, 2017

1. The Murphy School House District 14 Marker

Inscription. District 14 was created in 1898 for the Guffy area. This was formerly part of District 9. District 14 encompassed the land between Walter's Ferry to the mouth of Sinker Creek and ran south (to) Diamond Basin. The original schoolhouse was built in 1911. The Guffy portion would become District 27 and in 1918 the Murphy Flat area became District 12. The Murphy schoolhouse is a one room classroom with a small coatroom that also served as a library. The building was move from the southwest edge of Murphy in 1935 to its current location. School District 14 lapsed in 1944 due to lack of students but became operational again in 1952 as part of District 1. The school was permanently closed in 1963 and at this time the school house was turned over to the Owyhee County Historical Society and became the first museum and library.

Erected 2016 by E Clampus Vitus, Snake River Chapter No. 1811.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.

Location. 43° 12.957′ N, 116° 33.064′ W.

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Marker is in Murphy, Idaho, in Owyhee County. It is on Basey Street near Hailey Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17085 Basey Street, Murphy ID 83650, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Idaho’s Snake River Plain.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named The Murphy School House District 14 (here, next to this marker); The Otter Massacre (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Eagle Mines (approx. 4½ miles away); Diamond Gulch (approx. 4½ miles away); Guffey Bridge (approx. 6 miles away); Steamer "Shoshone" (approx. 9 miles away); Tower Theater (approx. 11.1 miles away); Givens Springs (approx. 15.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murphy.

More about this marker. The school is part of the Owyhee County Museum and Library.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 27, 2017

2. The Murphy School House District 14 Marker

Pioneer Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 27, 2017

3. Pioneer Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.