Murphys in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Batten-Davies Store

Photographed by Erik Christeson

1. Batten-Davies Store Marker

Inscription. This original stone building was built in 1889 by Peter Malaspina. The family run business housed a general store and, in 1917 a standard oil station was added. First run by John Henry and Mary Malaspina-Batten and later, daughter Ina Batten-Davies, who ran the store for over 30 years. In the 1960's son John Davies, along with his wife Pat, took it over and, around 1964 the building was expanded to include more commercial space. In 1985 the service station closed but, the store continued to operate until 1996. The property is still family owned

Erected 2019 by Chispa Parlor #139 and Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 142-9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 38° 8.247′ N, 120° 27.544′ W. Marker is in Murphys, California, in Calaveras County. It is at the intersection of Big Trees Road and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Big Trees Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 90 Big Trees Road, Murphys CA 95247, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Valente Building (a few steps from this marker);

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Dunbar House (within shouting distance of this marker); Murphys' Oldest Wooden Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buena Vista Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Murphys Grammar School (about 600 feet away); Murphys (approx. 0.2 miles away); Murphy Brothers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stangetti – Solari – Cademartori Store (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murphys.

Photographed by Erik Christeson

2. Batten-Davies Store Marker

The marker is visible to the left of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.