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Murray Gold Fields

After prospecting north of here from 1878 to 1882, A .J. Prichard showed a few fortune hunters where to find gold.  More than a year later, a horde of miners rushed there to start Eagle City.  A permanent camp followed at Murray., Jan. 22, 1884.  As Shoshone county seat (1885-1898) and this area's gold center, Murray flourished for more than a decade.  Important buildings -- a courthouse, Masonic Hall, and other landmarks-- have been sreserved there to reflect life in a gold rush camp a century ago. ~ text of marker

The 1910 Fire historical marker is co-located with this marker.

Marker Name: 42.63327 Marker Type: Roadside County: Shoshone Group Responsible for Placement: Idaho Historical Society, Idaho Transportation Department Marker Number: 430 Marker Text: Not listed City: Not listed Date Dedicated: Not listed Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed

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