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Collin County, Texas
Historical Markers in Murphy, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Murphy, in Collin County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War. The markers on this list were placed between 1981 and 2015. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
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- Murphy Communityplaced 2014
Murphy was primarily an agricultural community from 1880-1970. Murphy thrived in farming and ranching because of its location in the Blackland…
- First Baptist Church of Murphyplaced 1981
In 1900, twelve years after the founding of Murphy, local resident Mrs. May Cockrell directed the formation of this congregation.
- McMillen Cemeteryplaced 2012
McMILLEN CEMETERY ESTABLISHED 1901 HISTORIC TEXAS CEMETERY - 2010
- Murphy Family Cemeteryplaced 2015
The Murphy Family Cemetery has been identified with the Murphy Community since William A. Murphy (1816-1909) set aside land for a private family…
- Murphy Schoolplaced 2012
Murphy was originally called Old Decatur after the hometown of founder C.A. McMillen. In 1888 the town was renamed Murphy after William Murphy…
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