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
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°
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 27, 2017
2. The Murphy School House District 14 Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 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 Snake River Idaho (approx. 6 miles away); Steamer "Shoshone" (approx. 9 miles away); Tower Theater (approx. 11.1 miles away); Givens Springs (approx. 15.9 miles away); Givens Hot 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
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 228 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
