Murphys in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Batten-Davies Store
Photographed By Erik Christeson
1. Batten-Davies Store Marker
Inscription.
Batten-Davies Store. . 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
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.)
Location. 38° 8.247′ N, 120° 27.544′ W. Marker is in Murphys, California, in Calaveras County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Valente Building (a few steps from this marker); Dunbar House
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 68 times since then and 16 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.
