Details for Murphy School

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507017317

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Marker Number 17317
Atlas Number 5507017317
Marker Title Murphy School
Index Entry Murphy School
Address 205 North Murphy Road/FM 2551
City Murphy
County Collin
UTM Zone
UTM Easting
UTM Northing
Subject Codes Educational Buildings
Marker Year 2012
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location 205 North Murphy Road/FM 2551
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size RTHL Medallion & plaque without post
Marker Text Murphy was originally called Old Decatur after the hometown of founder C.A. McMillen. In 1888 the town was renamed Murphy after William Murphy donated land to build a train depot and a post office. The Federal Works Project Administration (WPA) built Murphy School in 1939, which because of consolidation lasted only until 1950. The city purchased the building and has used it as City Hall, a police department and a firehouse. Murphy School is a good example of a depression-era public education building and is the last historical building in Murphy from the 1950s. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 2012

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