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

The Murphys Pokey

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 28, 2016

1. The Murphys Pokey Marker

Inscription. The Myrphys Pokey was built around 1915 by Tom Burrow, Frank Kaler, Price Williams, Frank Segale and Frank Forrester and is constructed of hand-mixed concrete. The previous jail was made of wood and was located closer to the creek. It is doubted that any really bad man was ever housed in this jail, but it is said that one of the men who built it became drunk and rowdy while celebrating its completion and was the first inmate.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 38° 8.223′ N, 120° 27.869′ W. Marker is in Murphys, California, in Calaveras County. Marker is on South Algiers Street, on the right when traveling east. Its located right next to Sur Whine Tasting and steps away from Murphys Historic Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 457 S Algiers Street, 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. Old Segale Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Fisk Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Native Sons of the Golden West (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Sperry Hotel (about 300 feet away); Murphys Hotel (about 300 feet away); Jones Apothecary – Cheap Cash Store

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(about 300 feet away); Ebbetts Pass Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Thompson Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murphys.

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Photographed By Denise Boose, May 28, 2016

2. The Murphys Pokey Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 28, 2016

3. The Murphys Pokey Marker

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 28, 2016

4. The Murphys Pokey Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.