Courthouse - Owyhee County - Murphy, Idaho
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The Owyhee County Courthouse in Murphy, Idaho.
Waymark Code: WMBKND
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2011
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Owyhee County was the first county created by the Idaho territorial legislature. Earlier county seats were in Ruby City (1863-1867) and Silver City (1867-1934). Murphy became the county seat in 1934 and the courthouse was built in 1935. Murphy (population about 50) is the smallest and only unincorporated county seat in Idaho.
Year Built: 1935
Current Use of Building: Courthouse
Level of Courts: County
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1935 to present
Physical Address:
20381 State Hwy. 78, Murphy, ID 83650
Related Website: [Web Link]
Architect: Not listed
Hours: Not listed
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