Murphy, Idaho

Murphy is an unincorporated census-designated place in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States. It is the county seat of Owyhee County, It is one of the smallest county seats in the country. As of the 2020 census, its population was 96.Spokesman-Review  - 2010 census - Murphy, Idaho - accessed 2011-12-12

History
Murphy was formed around a railhead (end of the rail line) of the "Boise, Nampa and Owyhee Railroad" built in 1899. The town became the county seat in 1934. The railroad operated until 1947.

The town was named after Cornelius "Con" Murphy, a crew boss with the railroad. 

Geography
Murphy is located at , at an elevation of  above sea level; it is  south of Nampa.

Airstrip
Murphy's airstrip is located northeast of the town. It does not have a control tower. Its paved runway is  long.AirNav.com - airport information - Murphy, Idaho - accessed 2011-12-12

References

Other websites
Owyhee County Historical Society - Museum & Library - Murphy, Idaho
Untraveled Road.com  - photo tour - Murphy, Idaho - 2008-06-13
Weather.com - Murphy, Idaho - current conditions and forecast



Category:County seats in Idaho
Category:Census-designated places in Idaho
Category:Owyhee County, Idaho
Category:1899 establishments in the United States
Category:1890s establishments in Idaho